I had the same issues with running hot when sitting in traffic. I have a 70 with a 396. Would run a bit too hot with a 180 and too cool in mild weather with a 160. Ended up buying a 170 off of eBay. It was expensive for a T stat but solved my problem. The companies name started with a R.

@AxlesGarage

6 жыл бұрын

Good call, I may try the 170, if I can find it.

180 termostat good in summer here in NY? On the o ring regular silicone

how about running electric fans and an electric water pump? watch out with the o-ring seals. i had to use a gasket aswell as the o-ring on an aluminum water neck..because it wouldnt seal

@AxlesGarage

6 жыл бұрын

Electric fans won't help. I did some testing using a commercial high capacity box fan in front of the radiator, while parked, to see if increased airflow at idle helped any. It did not, so we know for certain that the problem is water flow. I have never used an electric fan and am a bit skeptical on a 'driver' type of vehicle. I would rather try to find different pulleys or go with a pump that can flow more at idle speeds.

I wonder how it got that hole 🏎💨

Nice car love you New York accent I’m in canada ehh

@AxlesGarage

2 жыл бұрын

fuggedaboutit!

Did it work? I got tired of messing with the Chinese Metal cracking on mine. So I ordered a $120 stainless steel one from Summit Racing.

@AxlesGarage

2 жыл бұрын

It worked. I usually get 5-8 years out of the cheap china ones until they rot out.

Have you tried those Mr. Gasket reusable gaskets .2 thick metal with the silicone interior?

@AxlesGarage

4 жыл бұрын

No, but that's next for sure. Thanks for Watching.

@rhodycars6058

4 жыл бұрын

Axle's Garage I have had great luck with the reusable mr gasket along with 2661 housing with the o ring. They marry perfectly. No leaks.

@AxlesGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Good to know. I am going to try that the next time. Thank you.

LOL. Typical New Yorker......Shmutz. Im in Jersey and say that too.

@AxlesGarage

2 жыл бұрын

noun-informal•North American noun: schmutz; noun: shmutz ------dirt or a similar unpleasant substance. Derived from German Jews, I guess that's why it's common in the North-East