5L running too hot after cam installed??help

[thetriksta99]

i always thought it would run cooler without a thermostat but you made a good call there, too fast a flow and it dont cool down....interesting, might chuck one in and at least try it.

 

[APV_Special_Vehicles]

Throw in a thermastat first.
If still hot- was the cam set up properly ?
The timing may be advanced and this can cause over heat. ?
was the cam Dial'd in ?
Good luck
Thermastat First !!

 

[delcowizzid]

put the big clutch fan back on

 

[lukey383]

if you want it to run cooler you pull the guts out of the thermostat and put it back in, this still gives restriction and time for heat transfer, leaving the thermostat out all together will definately cause it to overheat quickly

 

[thetriksta99]

thanx for the help guys, thermostat made all the difference.

 

[VR38]

Good to hear the thermostat fixed it.

 

[peterg2121]

the object of the thermostat is to bring the engine up to optimum running tempreture quickly couse theres nothing then an engine starting cold couse thats when the most wear and tear happens in an engine thermostats are a good thing

i would definetly be looking at your water pump becouse even though it was installed 12 months ago if you have air bubles in the system they can cuase pitting couse the fines on the water pump to corode

installing a larger radiator will not affect anything

also check your radiator cap is actually sealing and building up pressure becouse after a while they start to leak and . . . . let coolant out whitch e.g. steam

another thing could be the belt tension on the fan if its slipping when you step on it then that fan is not spinning to its full potientol

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