Different Temps! Different Sounds! NEW INPUT

[PeterC]

I run three temperature gauges on my 35 Coupe (I'm a belt and suspenders guy!) ... stock 35 dash gauge plus separate drivers and passenger head probes. Engine runs great - no complaints. Its a 1948 59AB modified (scroll down for details)



1) I have aftermarket Navarro heads that facilitate extra coolant bungs ... two questions questions .. I've noticed for quite some time that the passenger side head always runs 180 while the drivers side head runs always 160-165 - always! (I've not tested each thermostat) but use a heat gun to check. I've heard this is normal but interested in your thoughts (hopefully based on facts)why this is common ??



2) I believe the passenger side exhaust is louder than the drivers side ... had others confirm this as well. I have the same mufflers / exhausts on both sides - have you found the sound difference as well on your dual exhaust builds?


Details


Engine Build Highlights
-Engine - 1948 59A Ford flathead
-S.Co.T supercharger - 4000cc

-Bored 3 5/16th inches / 4 1/8” stroked original 4” Mercury Crank - total 284 Cubic Inches
-Ported, polished intake and exhaust ports with hi-flo oversize stainless 1.6 inch valves - undercut stems
-Relieved quench area with 7:1 compression ratio
-Johnson style hollow adjustable lifters
-Dual Stromberg 48 high CFM model Carburetors with .052 main jets and 63 PV’s by Uncle Max
-Custom bell crank throttle linkage with functional original choke and throttle rods
-Ford “crab” distributor (12v electronic conversion)
-Wire Looms – stock Ford custom fitted

-1935 Ford dual air cleaner – Simard one-off custom (two original 35 Ford units siamesed to form one!)
-Ross forged pistons with full floating race prepped NOS 21A Ford Rods
-Schneider Camshaft 365 lift, duration 270 degrees, 112 overlap
-Heavy duty engine main bearing caps
-1948 Ford Truck 2-piece oil pan for ease of clutch service and oversize oil drain
-1948 Ford Truck 6 blade dual belt driven
-Dual pulley Truck Water Pumps
-Dual pulley high output 12 v 1940 Ford generator
-Edmunds vintage fuel pressure regulator
-Full flow oil system with Hildebrandt external oil filter