I have a overheating problem. In my 1965 Mustang, I changed my 289 for a 302/330hp engine. My radiator is a 2 row model, my cooling fan is a 4 blade model that never heated on the 289 using a 195 degree thermostat. On the 302 I’m using a 160 degree thermostat.
According to my AutoMeter water temperature gauge the temp. stays at 190 when revving the engine, but at idle it goes up to 230. Seeing the car is not yet driven, I am contemplating on a 5 blade or a 6 blade cooling fan as a first remedy. If this does’nt work I will try to find a 3 or 4 row rad. that fits my Mustang. Does a 6 blade produce more air than a 5 blade model; I’ve had various opinions on the right choice.
Regards
PoppyRed RagTop
According to my AutoMeter water temperature gauge the temp. stays at 190 when revving the engine, but at idle it goes up to 230. Seeing the car is not yet driven, I am contemplating on a 5 blade or a 6 blade cooling fan as a first remedy. If this does’nt work I will try to find a 3 or 4 row rad. that fits my Mustang. Does a 6 blade produce more air than a 5 blade model; I’ve had various opinions on the right choice.
Regards
PoppyRed RagTop