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28 Special Coupe · 07-11-2010, 01:37 PM

Thanks guys for all of your great feedback. I guess I won't worry to much about what the moto meter is reading as long as I get consistent results for my car.

I made a few changes to see if the overheating situation improves but haven't been able to take the car out for a drive yet. First of all, I took the car to one of the experts in my Model A club and we accurately set the timing. Next, I pushed the thermostat all the way down in the upper hose and clamped it in place. I didn't have the clamp there before and it got pushed up to the top. Finally, I flushed the radiator and switched out the water for a 50/50 antifreeze mix. Hopefully that will do the trick. If not, I guess I'll switch back the 4 blade fan and see what that does.

07-11-2010, 01:37 PM	#19
28 Special Coupe Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 63	Re: How much red do you see in your moto meter? Thanks guys for all of your great feedback. I guess I won't worry to much about what the moto meter is reading as long as I get consistent results for my car. I made a few changes to see if the overheating situation improves but haven't been able to take the car out for a drive yet. First of all, I took the car to one of the experts in my Model A club and we accurately set the timing. Next, I pushed the thermostat all the way down in the upper hose and clamped it in place. I didn't have the clamp there before and it got pushed up to the top. Finally, I flushed the radiator and switched out the water for a 50/50 antifreeze mix. Hopefully that will do the trick. If not, I guess I'll switch back the 4 blade fan and see what that does.