Engine Overheating
63 Willy
Jeeper
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- Colorado
- Vehicle(s)
- 1963 Willy's CJ5
Rebuilt 77' Buick V6
Spicer 18 T-Case
My 63 CJ5 is running on a Dauntless Buick 225 V6 V6. It runs hot at any steady pace over 2000 rpm's and especially on hill climbs.
It is cooled by a stock style radiator (17"x17" dual core). The radiator has a pusher fan mounted to it, there is not enough space between the Dauntless Buick 225 V6 and rad for a puller.
Does anyone have experiance with this particular setup and space limitations? I have got to get this thing running cooler.
FYI, I've already replaced the thermostat, checked the hoses for collapse, put a switch on the fan, burped the system, etc.
I really think the problem is not enough radiator for the engine.
Thanks
It is cooled by a stock style radiator (17"x17" dual core). The radiator has a pusher fan mounted to it, there is not enough space between the Dauntless Buick 225 V6 and rad for a puller.
Does anyone have experiance with this particular setup and space limitations? I have got to get this thing running cooler.
FYI, I've already replaced the thermostat, checked the hoses for collapse, put a switch on the fan, burped the system, etc.
I really think the problem is not enough radiator for the engine.
Thanks