Very nice Larry. Yeah, watch those speed-bumps and raccoons.
Liked the term "kink" - that fits.
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Very nice Larry. Yeah, watch those speed-bumps and raccoons.
Liked the term "kink" - that fits.
I think you all knew that I had trouble with my 64 when I took it to Reno for Hot August Nights. Even before I went I was having trouble with overheating so knew it would get worse when I got to the high hot country. It did. Made it back and forth from where we stayed at the KOA in Boomtown to Reno but just barely each time. Got pretty darn warm.
Talked to a lot of folks in Reno that had 347 stroker engines in there Fords and the recurring theme was "yep, we had to put in a better radiator". So, when I got back I purchased a four core aluminum radiator that is gauranteed to keep a high horsepower engine cool and instead of using the electric pusher fan I installed an engine fan. I made sure I have clearances between the radiator and the cutout structure then installed door trim protector around the metal edges. Hope that stuff doesn't melt away. Guess I'll find out soon enough.
I was sure, that was going to be a huge issue, since there wasn't any room for the radiator, fan, and clearances to the March pulley system I have. So, I cut out the frame at the front end, (as you can see from one of the pics). I'm not worried about structural issues since I have the crossmember added for the Heidts suspension system taking the load.
Then I installed the radiator inside that cutout area. Installed the fan with a two inch spacer for clearance from the pulleys and I have one inch of clearance between the radiator and the fan. MY great friend and neighbor is going to get me a hand made fan shroud built to protect my pinkies.
Started the car and ran it for awhile. Didn't drive it. Haven't been feeling too good so staying at home for awhile. But, when I ran the car before, it would just keep going up in temperature to around 230 degrees and then even got worse if I drove it. Now it went up to 190, and dropped back to 180 when the thermostat openned and stayed there at idle speed for about 6 minutes.
I will know more when I get it on the road, but I am at least feeling somewhat better about the temperatures. Couple of pics attached. Badbird AKA Larry
Have you thought about putting a fan shroud on? That would drop your temps even more.
Must have been scarey cutting into that new paint!! :NERVOUS: I like how the door protector trim looks. Hope it holds up with the heat.
Lookin' good and hopefully cooling much better now!
Yeah, I didn't like cutting, but took my time and didn't do much damage to surrounding areas and especially the wires that ran inside the frame. I wrapped the wires and they should be okay. About the fan shroud Doghows, I do believe the fan shroud will help some more. I mentioned it in the thread that my neighbor is getting me an aluminum fan shroud made. I will take some more pics after that and will keep you all informed on the cooling issues. Badbird AKA Larry
Well, I took the Yellow bird out for a drive this afternoon. Only went about ten miles but I did get into some of the Boeing traffic and I really really got on it hard a few times. Left some pretty good black stripes on 132nd street. It never went above 190 degrees. It stayed right at 180 while driving and got up to 190 sitting in traffic. That is not a full test yet, but before it would have gone above 230 doing that drive. So, I am happy for the time being.
Now to fix some of the things that need attention. I still have to figure out a better method to align my head lights. Gas sending unit in the tank is not showing correct levels. Couple of other little things bugging me but so far so good. Badbird AKA Larry
Sounds like you got it fixed, did you change the thermastat ? by the way there is a ford show at bickford ford on sunday in the rain ....jh:WHATTHE:
I tried the restrictor plates while in Reno with 1/2" to 3/4" holes to try that. I now have a 180 Degree thermostat installed. Looking forward to getting the shroud made and installed. Might try to make the Ford show at Bickford if the weather is okay. Badbird
I finished painting the front grill panel. I like it much better now. There are two pictures here. The first is the new paint, although I did take it all apart again and paint the side frames of the radiator. It looks even better after I did that.
The 2nd pic is the before look when it was yellow.
I like it much better black also. I'm gonna do the same to mine.
So the radiator was done after these pics? I think that would have helped too. The grille really stands out now.Quote:
Originally Posted by BadBird
Very nice. Black was the right choice.
Thought I would add another picture to help explain about painting the radiator flanges. When I had the front of the car torn off to paint the front cowl black, figured I would make the fan shroud also. After all that was complete, put it back together and realized I didn't like the looks of the radiator outside flanges being shiny. So, took it back apart and painted those parts.
Here is a pic showing those painted now. Carol didn't want me to paint the radiator fins black, so being a pleasing person,:D left them alone.
I have the grill off awaiting some black vinyl decal material and will try and apply at the locations on the grill that usually get painted. But, since my grill is chromed and paint won't stick, I saw that some people have used the decal material with some success. Will soon see and if it works I will post pics of that also. Larry
I'm interested in the decal solution too. Seems my paint is peeling on my restored grill.
Pat, here is where I ordered the vinyl decal from. It was $6.00 and another $6.95 for shipping. If it works I will let you know if you want to wait and see? Superior Graphics & Signs Inc(help@edecals.com)