<VV> Head temp

[J R Read_HML]

I don't know how you cant hit 425 with the shrouds off.  I don't quite hit 
300 on a 140 with shrouds removed.  Your gauge is off one direction and mine 
the other?

Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Arend Huisman" <arendhuismus at xs4all.nl>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 2:25 PM
Subject: <VV> Head temp


> Hi Guys,
>
> my problem with lacking power above 3000 rpm will be solved soon, as we 
> discovered that the throttles only opened after i pushed down the throttle 
> (in the front) for at least 2 inches. So full throttle opened up the 
> throttles in the carbs for no more than 40%. Thanks for your info!
> Now i read in Stephens post that he has a head temp of around 200. My head 
> temp reaches around 425 driving on highways, 65 mph, outside temp between 
> 65 and 70 degrees. Oil temp is steady on 180.
> Is his head temp low or mine too high?
> Car is a '64 vert, 110 4-speed, spyder dash with oil temp gauge, external 
> oil cooler (Clarks), lower shrouds off.
>
> Arend Huisman
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