[Chrysler300] Digest Number 367

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There are 4 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

      1. Intake Manifold
           From: G Barker <gbarker@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
      2. over heaating problem on 392
           From: "David Zakarian" <arshog@xxxxxxxxx>
      3. registry updated
           From: John Hertog <crossram@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
      4. Re: radiator caps
           From: "PaddyCaddy ." <paddycaddy@xxxxxxxxxxx>


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Message: 1
   Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2002 12:34:28 -0700
   From: G Barker <gbarker@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Intake Manifold

I'm looking for a factory 2x4 intake manifold for a 1956  354 cu. in.
Hemi.

    Thanks    Gary Barker



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Message: 2
   Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2002 15:00:16 -0700
   From: "David Zakarian" <arshog@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: over heaating problem on 392

Thanks to all for your ideas.  After replacing the thermostat with a heavy
duty one, replacing the old radiator cap, the bottom hose(replaced a
molded with a flex hose) to get more stability under pressure, It appears
that the problem has been solved.  Once again I learn that you never,
never, never put old stuff back in.  Just replace it and save yourself the
time of re-doing it.

Zak


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Message: 3
   Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2002 19:51:29 -0400
   From: John Hertog <crossram@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: registry updated

Hi to all ,

As a result of diligent sleuthing efforts by the membership, new VIN
numbers
have come to light and been added to our registry. Many thanks to Eleanor
Riehl and Gloria Moon who maintain this registry with diligence and care.

I am happy to report that TWENTY-THREE "new" Letter cars and FIVE more
Hursts have been accounted for since last tally April 15th !

The current registry figures may be viewed on-line at
http://www.chrysler300club.com/registry/registry1.html

Yes, eBay has been a good source of new VIN's - but not the only one.  We
do
depend on our members to provide the Club with VIN numbers that can be
checked and added to the list.... so keep 'em coming, everytime you
stumble
upon a 300 Letter Car or a Hurst !

See Y'all In September .. in Nashville !

300'ly
John



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Message: 4
   Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2002 00:06:46 -0400
   From: "PaddyCaddy ." <paddycaddy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: radiator caps


Alas, it seems we have another wee disagreement among friends...

If I am not mistaken, higher pressure also impedes the flow volume of 
coolant.  If your car was filled with nothing but tap water like in the
old 
days, boiling would indeed be the primary fear.  But with modern coolant 
mixtures, it is not.

Getting the maximum amount of coolant into and out of the engine is what 
you're really after when idling in 100 degree heat with the AC blasting.  
This is exactly why your car has an idle speed up system for when 
temperatures approach dangerous levels.

Pressure (which remains fairly constant) is not what gets your engine 
temperature back down to safe levels.  This is accomplished by increased 
rpms in the water pump churning a greater volume of coolant through the 
system.

My opinion is that changing - say - a 12 pound cap to a 9 pound cap 
increases flow.  I got this advice from an old timer who runs an auto
repair 
shop called - aptly enough - "John's Radiator."  He had recharged my 
Cadillac with Freon and built me a new radiator.  WHen I started having 
frequent heat problems, he gave me the lower pressure cap.

While my 276 Hemi that was recently rebuilt for the 300 is problem free in

the overheating category (no carbon blocking coolant passages, new water 
pump, no AC on the car), my 200,000 mile plus 472 V8 Caddy has benefitted 
from me lowering the pressure on the cap.  I've also heard this "trick"
from 
others in the industry.

Having a "puke tank" is a must for this to work of course, as it will be 
utilized more with a lower pressure cap.  But that is what it is for,
after 
all..  It keeps the lower pressure fairly constant and maintains the
better 
flow - then takes the overflow coolant back into the system as the 
temperature cools.

Sean.





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