.060 overheating problems

[kndyblucapri]

I want to know if anybody out there has had any problems with their motors over heating if they are bored .060 over. For cooling i have a stock radiator, 17 inch flex fan, 180 degree thermostat, and some red line super coolant. I just want to know it that would be adequate to cool my motor.

 

[kndyblucapri]

ah i need some help please help me i would just want to know

 

[TIMMY2734]

I dont see why over-boring would present a problem with cooling. Strength on the other hand.....

 

[86Five-0]

How hot does it get? Stock gauge? I don't know if it would make a drastic change but I think the 18" Flex Fan/2" spacer is the correct application for a 5.0 Mustang. That's what I have. And I have measured the stock plastic fan in comparison and it was 18" as well. How is the stock radiator??? Is it the original??? That may be your problem.

 

[PURESTREET5006]

I have a.060 over bore and i don't run into over heating,but my car isn't street driven all the time plus i have a 69 302 block so it's alot stronger.

 

[kndyblucapri]

cool thanks guys

 

[thumper460]

early 302 blocks will rock... the 5.0 roller blocks ... well you are getting skinny!! IF you can dont punch a roller out that far...cool?? ( or hot!!)

Just me............................

Thumper

 

[GMstomper]

That flex fan doesnt draw nearly as much air as a stock fan. So if the engine does for some mechanical reaso run hotter than a stock or .030 bore engine its not helping. Try switching back to your stock fan. If that doesnt help I would have the cooling system flushed out...you may have a clog somewhere. Also might want to think about getting a new water pump if the other 2 fail to solve your problem.