my uncle has a 289 bored to a 302 and it keeps getting really hot

hes already bought a new aluminum radiator, replaced thermostat, drilled holes in it,

checked timing, had hydrocarbon test which was okay, installed electric pusher fan,

has mechanical six bladed flex fan, and has the right anti-freeze mixture

any ideas?

thanx

 

Does he have a shroud and a recovery tank? Has he flushed the system?

 

1st. 289 and 302 are the same bore. Next what temp thermostat is installed. You need at least a 180. Anything cooler than that can cause a overheating issue. Also check what soaring mentioned. Change the thermostat with drilled holes. Making problem worse.

 

its a 160 temp thermostat

its been flushed

he's right here telling me what he has done to his car

and he has the shroud and recovery tank

 

its a 160 temp thermostat Problem answered.

 

well he just told me that he had a 180 installed..overheated

he installed a brand new 180 and it still overheated

took it to a mechanic and he put the 160 in it..still overheats

 

Is it overheating or is the gauge wrong. Check temp with temp gun at different points on the engine and radiator.

 

arite thanx, he said he's gonna try it next

he thought it might have been that because the fluid doesnt boil over any more but still runs hot [according to gauge]

 

I have seen many a temp sending units bad and gauges.

 

If it is still running Hot I am a fan a Watter Wetter. It isnt going to work miracles but it can lower it some.