454 Running Hot
So I just got back from my 2nd trip in my '84 Allegro. First trip was 300-miles RT in high-80 degree weather. Engine temps fluctuated but didn't enter the red zone until the last couple of mile from m...
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hanko wrote:
I bought a 91 pace arrow brand new, and I had water temp problems right from the get go. A 180 themostat helped as did the switch to turn the electric fans on. I really think GM undersized the cooling system back then. Jimmy, If you could someway get a bigger capacity radiator, I think thats the ticked for those old 454's
I'm going to look into having it re-cored next season. I think I can get through the rest of this one. Have an outing at the Raceway end of August, then a couple of fall outings planned.
