<VV> Fwd: Heads too hot

[ScottyGrover at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/4/09 1:28:15 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
carmerjr at mindspring.com writes:

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



The external oil cooler is undoubtedly cooling the oil, BUT, it's heating  
the air before the air has a chance to cool the heads.  I think there are  
better places to put the external cooler.
 
Scotty from Hollyweird
 
 
 
 
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