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| ndfrigi |
 Apr 7 2013, 11:19 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,980 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California 
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Hi guys,
I just saw the postings on recent trip from 66 route and it was mentioned that there are few joined the event with 4 cylinder engine. My question is, how reliable is it for a long drive/trip with just a stock set up engine without modification in the cooling system? Or does it need modification in the cooling system and what are those items? My car is a 1975 1.8 FI. Thank you and God Bless! http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-...92529_thumb.jpg |
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| rick 918-S |
Apr 8 2013, 10:28 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 21,258 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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Shouldn't be an issue if the underside of the tin isn't filled with debris and all the fins on the cooling fan are intact. This is an issue we see with cars that sit outside (or in storage for that matter) for long periods of time. Mice and squirrels will get into the cooling system and build nests. If your car fits the description remove the engine, remove the tin and check it out. Also check the bellows that operates the cooling flaps. If it fails the engine defaults in the open position so overheating is less of an issue but it effects warm up.
A stock engine in good tune, properly functioning injection or carbs with a proper valve adjustment and clean oil should not have an issue with cooling. |
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| ndfrigi |
Apr 8 2013, 02:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,980 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Apr 8 2013, 09:28 AM)  Shouldn't be an issue if the underside of the tin isn't filled with debris and all the fins on the cooling fan are intact. This is an issue we see with cars that sit outside (or in storage for that matter) for long periods of time. Mice and squirrels will get into the cooling system and build nests. If your car fits the description remove the engine, remove the tin and check it out. Also check the bellows that operates the cooling flaps. If it fails the engine defaults in the open position so overheating is less of an issue but it effects warm up. A stock engine in good tune, properly functioning injection or carbs with a proper valve adjustment and clean oil should not have an issue with cooling. Yes all fins on the fan are complete but for the bellow that operates the flaps is no longer installed which the flaps are in open positions. It just need at least 5 to 10 mins. running to warm up the engine. Well the only thing I was not able to do is to adjust the valve and maybe replace the tunnel fuel lines which is still original. thanks again sir! |
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| ThePaintedMan |
Apr 8 2013, 02:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,887 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Apr 8 2013, 04:17 PM) Yes I all fins on the fan are complete but for the bellow that operates the flaps is no longer installed which the flaps are in open positions. It just need at least 5 to 10 mins. running to warm up the engine. Well the only thing I was no able to do is to adjust the valve and maybe replace the tunnel fuel lines which is still original. thanks again sir! Those are two things you should strongly consider doing before you drive it anywhere, especially long distances. |
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ndfrigi 914 with 4 cylinder stock set up in long trip Apr 7 2013, 11:19 PM
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