Coolant Temp??
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- 1979 CJ-5 - Chevy SB 400, Muncie SM465, D20 T Case, 33" GoodYear Wranglers. AMC 20 Rear w/ 1 piece shaft upgrade, Ox Locker and 4.10 gearing. D30 Front w/ 30 spline shaft upgrade, Ox Locker and 4.10 gearing. Future - 4" lift, headers w/ custom exhaust.
Running a late 70's Chevy 400. Has a stock 195* T-stat. 3 core radiator (not aluminum). no fan shroud, stock chevy fan.
It will run consistantly around 200-210. A couple times in low gears at lower rpm while climbing a trail it starts to creep up into the 220-230 range. Driving down the road it does fine, and in stop and go traffic when it gets to 210 it immediately drops back down to 195-200 from the thermostat opening. I know its not overheating, but if I can keep the temp lower, I want to. I dont want to run at the limits, I want a cushion if possible. At what temp should I be concerned about overheating?
Plans to help the cooling system include, aluminum radiator, 180* T-stat, fan shroud, possibly a high volume water pump. Anything else you know of let me know, or if any of this wont be much help I would appreciate that info too.
It will run consistantly around 200-210. A couple times in low gears at lower rpm while climbing a trail it starts to creep up into the 220-230 range. Driving down the road it does fine, and in stop and go traffic when it gets to 210 it immediately drops back down to 195-200 from the thermostat opening. I know its not overheating, but if I can keep the temp lower, I want to. I dont want to run at the limits, I want a cushion if possible. At what temp should I be concerned about overheating?
Plans to help the cooling system include, aluminum radiator, 180* T-stat, fan shroud, possibly a high volume water pump. Anything else you know of let me know, or if any of this wont be much help I would appreciate that info too.