Re: IML: Fan concerns Pt 2, my '66 Coupe

["Frederick Joslin" <fljoslin@xxxxxxxx>]

If you are using antifreeze (and anti boil) the boiling point should be closer to 250F. If the engine is running this hot you have problems. You still get thermal expansion of the coolent fluid which is why you have an overflow tank.

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From: "David Whitney"
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: IML: Fan concerns Pt 2, my '66 Coupe
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 17:53:58 -0700 (PDT)

Chris, I know this sounds like a DUH!, but check to be sure your radiator cap is providing a good seal.  The symptom you described could just as easily be due to failure to pressurize the system, which allows the coolant to boil (and expand!) at normal atmospheric pressure temperature -- 212 degrees.

 

 

Happy motoring,

David

'91 K-Imperial driver
'66 Crown Coupe project
'66 LeBaron dual air and every option known to man

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