Wasn't to bad, would've been much easier with a 4 post lift. I only had drive up ramps and jack stands. All went well. Click to view attachment Click to view attachment

Looks good, next upgrade I would do is replace the old tunnel fuel lines with SS, and check the rubber lines while you're at it.

Rubber fuel line hose through the whole car was completed, less than a year ago. I've heard u have to drop motor and what about the gas tank. The gas tank was pulled and checked and everything was surprisingly clean in tank and where it drops in. All the wires looked good and clean, replaced bottom tank seals also. I always keep a eye on the fuel hose.

I'd suggest using FI clamps instead of the ones you're using as they typically have a rounded edge are less likely to cut into the rubber fuel line.

Stupid question, but what purpose do the deflectors have? What years had them?

well, it's 105 degrees out side, and I took the teener out for a 40 mile cruise. when I got back home and checked my oil temp dip stick, it was at 250 degrees. this is to hot, seemed to run cooler without the flaps? so what I'm going to do is remove them and take the same cruise tomorrow and see if there's a difference. also I'm going to put the right clamps on. I have some extras. Air cooled only did that, and I'm going to call bout that. the temp is going to be the same here tomorrow.

If they are cutting you over tightened, or the rubber hose ID is too big.

Some would like to know the purpose of the plastic rail(s) under the engine. Me too.

As for overheating, I would say one big factor is the 105ºF ambient temps. Not sure about the equipment on your engine, but an external oil cooler might be in order if that's the typical operating condition where you live.

Sherwood

stock 1971 1.7. no frills.

The plastic flaps or deflectors are to create a low pressure area under the engine which allows the engine cooling to work better, assuming all the engine tin is in place and the thermostat/flaps are working properly.

Where did you find a set of new looking deflectors?

All the engine tin is in.

Not new, just cleaned up.

Got the deflector flaps from Garold Shaffer. Don't know if he has anymore.

yea, I'm thinking the same thing. But during the winter it gets cold in northern AZ.
also I was wrong on outside temperature, it was only 95 degrees.

I believe 73 on, helps with cooling.

Don't bother taking them off. That's not your problem. They do work and they work well.

I'm guessing your heater flapper bellows are not working properly. You may want to remove that and put it in boiling water to see how it responds. Also, make sure the cable is hooked up properly to the armature on the flappers.

Just release the bellows control wire at the rod and make sure the vanes go to the open, default, position and see where the temps go on a same temp day. If the wire is too tight, or fastened with the vanes in the wrong position you won't get them to fully open.

Did you clean your on engine oil cooler?

While you really can't get it from the top, I use brake cleaner and spray up from the bottom. I then use compressed air to blow anything out of the fins, realizing that the foreign material is blown back on the cylinders.

Might be worth a try.

Try ron's idea first.

There in the open position. Thermostat is bad.

I'll give that a try.

Put a catch basin on the floor under the cooler. It WILL be messy!

yep, just used some simple green, let soak for 10 mins. then used a hand cleaning brush to scrub the dirt build up. they look good for used.