Thread: Whats to hot?
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09-02-2006 02:18 PM #1
Whats to hot?
Hey guys my friend has a 79 camaro z28 with a rebuilt 350 and a rv cam. When we run his car the water temp gets up to 210-240, and i was wondering is this the normal operating temp? And if so a what temp should we start to worry?
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09-02-2006 02:25 PM #2
Have you gone through the cooling system check thermostat fan belt coolant, rad. cap??. 210 is not bad 240 your getting close the over heating I beleave at 260 you can cook your trans.
I just went back and looked How old is the rebuild.Charlie
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09-02-2006 02:31 PM #3
Originally Posted by chevymotorheadMike
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09-04-2006 10:02 AM #4
hey guys thanks for the advice the car is running at 210 so i take it thats normal operating temp.
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09-04-2006 02:08 PM #5
I have an electric fan and mine runs between 190 and 200.Go Hokies!!!!!! ACC CHAMPS '04,'07,'08
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09-05-2006 03:15 AM #6
Its is a good Idea to make sure the temp reading device is accurate. I have had a case where I thought I was running hot but the guage was off. Ed ke6bnl1949 Ford F1 stocker, V8 flatty
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09-05-2006 11:34 AM #7
Water temp guages can be off. A friend's gauge is off about 14 degrees, reads hi. Get guage accuracy checked. Running a/c with R134 will add 10- 15 degrees to your water temp at idle. R12 won't but not many systems using R12 anymore (except mine). 220 okay, 240 shouldn't happen unless there is a problem, like electric fans not kicking in, etc. If mine went to 240 I would shut it down. JMO.
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09-05-2006 12:20 PM #8
the way i look at is is 212 is boiling, a cooling system is under pressure so it will be boiling before it reaches 212, i ususally run a 160 thermostat i can drive my galaxie around town at about 170-180 and when i get on the highway it never gets over 190 i just like to be way on the safe side, im paranoid about over heatingHonda Motor= 1.6L
Soda Bottle= 2L
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09-05-2006 12:31 PM #9
Originally Posted by tyler
Many vehicles today typically run in the 200-210 to support EFI (keeping sensors hot).
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09-05-2006 12:44 PM #10
Originally Posted by tylerMike
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09-05-2006 12:54 PM #11
yes but none of the cars i work on have efi yes 212 is the bioling point of water im not sure about a 50/50 mix but im sure it would be slightly higher, also he is not working on an EFI car so he doesnt need to worry anbout any sensors he just needs to worry about keeing the motor coolHonda Motor= 1.6L
Soda Bottle= 2L
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09-05-2006 04:11 PM #12
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09-06-2006 12:11 AM #13
have you left the cap off while running to release any air bubbles? if you get a good flex fan and a 160-180 thermostat you shouldnt have to worry.
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09-06-2006 06:10 AM #14
Originally Posted by lt1s10
TylerHonda Motor= 1.6L
Soda Bottle= 2L
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09-06-2006 06:19 AM #15
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