What Did You Do To Your Chevelle Today - Page 212

flash · #1 07-13-2014, 08:28 AM

I thought about bringing the truck down but last time it ran hot in heavy traffic and it still likes to get hot at idle and slow traffic even with the new radiator and clutch fan .Im going to try some different ideas today.

BillsCamino · #2 07-13-2014, 09:22 AM

John,
There's no way that truck should be running hot!!!
We need to look at it...

shadowgray396 · #3 07-13-2014, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BillsCamino

John,
There's no way that truck should be running hot!!!
We need to look at it...

I agree something is not right.

flash · #4 07-13-2014, 09:38 AM

Bill ,it does fine except when idling or very slow traffic .

carpoor · #5 07-13-2014, 10:44 AM

Where is the base timing set? Did you drill holes in the thermostat? Just thinking out loud...

flash · #6 07-13-2014, 12:26 PM

I didnt set the timing but it should be right ,tell me about drilling the thermostat .

grandsport · #7 07-13-2014, 12:39 PM

Did Mr.Bill purchase a pre owned big block Chevy motor with all date coded correct parts for his Chevy station wagon?

shadowgray396 · #8 07-13-2014, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by grandsport

Did Mr.Bill purchase a pre owned big block Chevy motor with all date coded correct parts for his Chevy station wagon?

He did and has it in the car and running. Not sure I have seen any pictures with it in there yet?

BillsCamino · #9 07-13-2014, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by grandsport

Did Mr.Bill purchase a pre owned big block Chevy motor with all date coded correct parts for his Chevy station wagon?

You KNOW he did!!

carpoor · #10 07-13-2014, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by flash

I didnt set the timing but it should be right ,tell me about drilling the thermostat .

I would verify base timing. As far as the thermostat, I always drill 2-4 small relief holes in the outer lip.

Here's a detailed explanation on the subject: http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=355747