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Head gaskets were recently replaced and I thoroughly inspected the heads. Guess I could pressure test anyway. Thanks. And electric fan is a must. Also have a 165 amp alternator on so I'm good there.
I know the timing is correct. I've even had someone look to make sure I wasn't completely incompetent with the timing. I can pick up an infrared thermometer to see the actual temps. When it hits 215 she stops wanting to run. And from there it just climbs and climbs. On your 500 stroker was the...
Heads are cast. And to reiterate the problem was occurring with the stock cooling set up, so i switched to aluminum rad and two slim fans. With two fans the car overheated after sitting at a red light for 3-4 minutes. With the third fan added this time has been greatly increased. Removing all...
Thank you sir. That's what I'm saying. I've looked at this form every angle. Was hoping someone here would say "Oh, man, I had that same problem. Do this, that, and the other and you can fix it. Not be laughed at by a fellow mopar head when trying to resolve a problem.
I had only the two fans on there originally. On the motor side. Added the third later to help the problem, and it actually did help a little. Stock fan wont fit with with the rad. I had the overheating problems with the stock set up which is what initiated this long struggle for cooler...
Ok, to address these questions. Stock thermo. Timing is correct, it's a little sketchy because the carb is honestly a little too big for the car so i had to mess with some stuff. The car only overheats while sitting still. But doesn't overheat with the hood up unless its over 95 degrees outside...
Hey guys, I have a 1966 Charger with a 440 in it. I have hooker long tube headers, the biggest racing rad i could find. 3 slim fans running on it...and still I overheat. It has a serpentine belt set up on her as well. I've tried going to a smaller water pump pulley to no avail.
I'm wondering if...