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flatjack9 · 06-08-2021, 02:47 PM

How is your ignition timing? Retarded spark will cause overheating. Also could try increasing the idle speed to move more air. I installed a shroud on my 39 and really helped low speed cooling. With 180 stats, 190 is not out of reason. Fabricating a shroud would be a really good idea.

06-08-2021, 02:47 PM	#19
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,527	Re: Running Hot When Not Moving How is your ignition timing? Retarded spark will cause overheating. Also could try increasing the idle speed to move more air. I installed a shroud on my 39 and really helped low speed cooling. With 180 stats, 190 is not out of reason. Fabricating a shroud would be a really good idea.