<VV> engine temp crossing the desert

[Ron]

It depends entirely on the desert temperature, of course, but the main thing 
is to use some sense and don't drive at 75 when the ambient temperature is 
over 100.  My Rampside is fine at 110 outside but I keep it in the 50 to 60 
range then and take it easy on grades.  Speed (power setting) is the main 
contributor to overheating on an air cooled engine.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "shortle" <shortle556 at earthlink.net>
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Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 7:10 AM
Subject: <VV> engine temp crossing the desert


> Hey All,
>   I am getting my 1963 Rampside 95HP,3.55, powerglide ready to drive to 
> Ventura next month (about 850 miles). I am most concerned with going thru 
> the desert. My cylinder head temp gauge sits just over 350 while driving. 
> I am running the Otto Parts oil pan and valve covers and Clarks finned 
> trans pan with the stock FC trans cooler.I also have the 12 plate engine 
> oil cooler with both side covers.
>   Should I drive with lower shrouds removed? Should I drive in the middle 
> of the night? Anybody have any suggestions on what I can do to make this 
> trip a success?
> As always, I thank you all.
> Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado
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