<VV> Heads too hot

[Louis Armer]

Hi Arend, I have read all the other suggestions, opinions and 
observations as posted on VV. It may be possible that the external 
oil cooler you installed is impeding the correct flow of air over the heads.

Chuck Armer
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At 02:45 AM 8/4/2009, you wrote:
>Hi Folks,
>
>I have a problem that i just can't get solved. I rebuilt the engine of my
>'64 vert two years ago and about everything is new, based on one of the
>major rebuilt kits of Corvair Underground. I installed a Spyder dash to keep
>in contact with the engine. Now my oil temp is running fine at 180 F
>(external oil cooler above the fan), but the heads are between 470 and 500 F
>after a 20 minute drive. It's not running lean (check), static timing is
>correct on 14 degrees (check), I use the right spark plugs (Delco R44F,
>check), I just deflashed and cleaned the heads (check),  lower shrouds are
>off, weather temp between 55 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.  Any Ideas?
>  Arend Huisman
>Netherlands, '64 vert

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