Yet another 440 overheating....help please

[MarPar]

I had the same problem, Kiwi...

I changed out the rad to a freshly re-cored 3-core rad, a 7-blade fan, regular green coolant-50/50, and a bit of water-wetter. she runs at 195 in the worst traffic and at 175 cruisin at 65. I abide by the K.I.S.S. theory...Keep It Simple Stupid. :yes:

edit:
i almost forgot...i added this home-made overflow bottle too :toothy12:

 

[kiwigtx]

Thanks guys, your input is highly valued and appreciated. :headbang:

 

[Lenny Arsenault]

2x check that for sure

The fan blades are orientated correctly right?

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X2 with removing the electric fan. That thing has to be killing the flow. It should run properly without that band aid. If you put in the 26" radiator, with a fan shroud and maybe a 7 blade non flex fan and 180* thermostat it should be fine. I have this setup in my 64 Sport Fury. It came from a 69 Road Runner and it rarely sees 200*

I have this same set up on my 65 plymouth satillite and works great so far, fan is a 19" chrystler steel and heavy but, if it cools my engine thats a good thing.