'68 running warm <--my '67, too!

["DR CHALLENGER" <drchallenger@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

here is an article on springs in hoses.

http://automotivemileposts.com/autobrevity/moldedhosecoil.html


>From: "Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx>
>.
>
>Another cause of high speed overheating is the lack of an anti-collapse
>spring in the lower radiator hose.   The average gas station mechanic
>doesn't know much about physics, and discards that spring when replacing 
>the
>lower hose.  It is important - the water pump inlet side can actually go 
>way
>below atmospheric at high RPM.
>
>So squeeze your hose to see if you can feel its ribs.  If you can't - 
>you've
>found your problem.
>