How hot R U?
04-15-2002, 01:59 PM
#16
Former Vendor
The 2.7 cars with thermal reactors do run hotter than most. But...
220-230f steady state on the highway sounds high for a 70F day (assuming your driving somewhere near the speed limit).
I suspect your internal thermostat is not fully opening. You can test this by bringing the car up to temp, then feeling the internal oil cooler with your hand. It should be hot, not just warm (as in 200 F).
It's mounted on the bottom of the engine near the front of the passenger tire. You just reach under and feel. Be careful you don't burn yourself.
220-230f steady state on the highway sounds high for a 70F day (assuming your driving somewhere near the speed limit).
I suspect your internal thermostat is not fully opening. You can test this by bringing the car up to temp, then feeling the internal oil cooler with your hand. It should be hot, not just warm (as in 200 F).
It's mounted on the bottom of the engine near the front of the passenger tire. You just reach under and feel. Be careful you don't burn yourself.
04-15-2002, 04:04 PM
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Many of you suggested I check my passenger-fender front cooler.
I checked this, and as I tought, I have none. dual horns instead and a big gaping hole.
Should I be concerned? is it really worth buying one? (how much$$) Thanks.
I checked this, and as I tought, I have none. dual horns instead and a big gaping hole.
Should I be concerned? is it really worth buying one? (how much$$) Thanks.
04-15-2002, 04:16 PM
#18
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I installed a early numeric oil temp gauge and the early sender. Very easy job. Around town, even in warm weather the car runs at about 180. On the track it hits about 230. I pulled the right side fog light and that produced about a 10 degree drop. I am working on fabricating an airscoop to force air to the cooler.
04-15-2002, 05:19 PM
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Laurent,
If you look in front of the passenger's side front tire in a '76 you should have an oblong loop of metal tubing. In '76 that is what passed for an oil cooler. Many people upgrade the "trombone" (for it's loop shape) cooler to a more conventional "radiator" style cooler as used in the 3.2L cars or from aftermarket sources.
If you look in front of the passenger's side front tire in a '76 you should have an oblong loop of metal tubing. In '76 that is what passed for an oil cooler. Many people upgrade the "trombone" (for it's loop shape) cooler to a more conventional "radiator" style cooler as used in the 3.2L cars or from aftermarket sources.
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04-15-2002, 08:06 PM
#21
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The least expensive fix for the situation is to get an oil cooler (used Carrera cooler, or a base model from Mocal or Earl's), and the ribbed (for the 911's pleasure!) cooling lines from <a href="http://www.elephantracing.com/oilhandling/oilines.htm" target="_blank">Elephant Racing</a> .
If so, I approve...those are cool (sorry, couldn't resist the pun) looking lines!
04-16-2002, 12:05 AM
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I got 2 words for you Jack about those lines :
Wo-ow.
not too shabby. I wonder what temperature reducing crazed nut thought up that one! wish it was me. <img src="graemlins/c.gif" border="0" alt="[ouch]" />
I'll add those things to my wish list. thanks!
Wo-ow.
not too shabby. I wonder what temperature reducing crazed nut thought up that one! wish it was me. <img src="graemlins/c.gif" border="0" alt="[ouch]" />
I'll add those things to my wish list. thanks!
04-16-2002, 12:15 AM
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Former Vendor
That would be .... me <img src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" border="0" alt="[bigbye]" /> I guess I will have to put that on my business cards
Chuck Moreland - Temperature Reducing Crazed Nut
I kinda like that
Chuck Moreland - Temperature Reducing Crazed Nut
I kinda like that
04-16-2002, 02:05 AM
#25
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Yeah, not a plug. They're Chuck's lines. I can't even say how well they work, since I haven't seen any test data on them, yet.
But the idea seems sound, and -- as a source for clean, new replacement lines -- Elephant's price is lower than most dismantlers charge for a set of used factory lines. The Aeroquip ones hinder cooling (and look kind of dorky). Used factory lines are expensive, and might have debris in them. The Elephant lines' design can only help cooling, and the price is right. I don't see a downside to using them.
But the idea seems sound, and -- as a source for clean, new replacement lines -- Elephant's price is lower than most dismantlers charge for a set of used factory lines. The Aeroquip ones hinder cooling (and look kind of dorky). Used factory lines are expensive, and might have debris in them. The Elephant lines' design can only help cooling, and the price is right. I don't see a downside to using them.