Its A Warm One Today OT

[55 Fargo]

Hi all, well summer has hit Manitoba today, it is 90 in the shade, and with the humidex factor, it is 107, now this is warm for us, but I like it just the same.

I told my Boy, this is the type of weather some of you Guys deal with for weks or even months at a time. We may have weather like this for 6 weeks, with the odd cooler day mixed, by Labor Day, it will be getting cooler, like temps in 70s....

[55 Fargo]

Just took the 47 on a short 10 mile ride down the hghway and gravel road, engine temp stayed steadyat 165. This would no dount rise 20 degrees higher on a longer faster haul, or idling in a parade. But this is much better than before, when I would get a different engine temp, depending on which way the way was blowing, going against the wind it would stay cooler.

With my new t/stat, and clean cooling system, it runs much more efficient. I suspect of a long drive she would creep up to 175-180, which is decent .

My fuel lines were getting warm, as the under hood temp is high on a day like this, but she re-started, after 10 minutes, so maybe things are okay.....LOL

[Don Coatney]

going against the wind it would stay cooler.

I also have noticed that on several occasions.

[55 Fargo]

I also have noticed that on several occasions.

It would seem that if the engine /car was driven against the wind, in hot weather, that would create a higher load on the crankshaft, thus creating higher engine and coolant temps, but inmy case it was the opposite.

Now witha new t/stat that appears to funtction correctly, this engine temp change, is far more stable, either going down wind, or against the wind.

I realize that the greater the airflow across the cooling fins, the more efficient the heat transfer ablility.

I think my past engine temp problems were beacause, I had drilled a 1/8 hole in the t/stat body, this swas to allow air to escpae on refilling of the coolant system, I probale only needed a pin hole, this was allowing constant and perhaps faster circulation, not allowing the rad to do its job to reduce coolant temperature, it also was the reason my engine had a very hard time getting to operating temps in colder weather.

So I learned something on this front............PS it is mighty hot here for us, easy 95 at my place, add the humidity, maybe 110, not complaing, cuz it can be -30 here, with -40 windchills, hard to believe our temps could vary that much.........

[Young Ed]

Fred next time stick a couple asprin in the thermostat. They will disolve when in the coolant.

[55 Fargo]

Fred next time stick a couple asprin in the thermostat. They will disolve when in the coolant.

Are you saying my engine coolant is running a feve:pr..........LOL

[Don Coatney]

I realize that the greater the airflow across the cooling fins, the more efficient the heat transfer ablility..........

You said a big mouthfull in your statement and there is no need to say more.

[knighthawk]

I like the asprin idea ! Would have saved me some greif ! 100 degrees in shade here! plus the high humidity ! Summer's just getting started here also, long summer left....... Weather station forecast is about 107 plus the humidity ! like 40 % !!!! I spent the last few days putting a side walk, yes, in the sun ! Talk about sweat !

[Plymouthy Adams]

I am glad summer offically got here..the late spring was a lot hotter...it was so hot and arid all we got here in the south is dry ice..

[1940plymouth]

Fred, we had a nice day with a light breeze, lots of sunshine, with temps in the lower 70's. Hope the weather stays this way for along time. We have had approx 22 inches of rain since April

[Young Ed]

FYI I've never tried the asprin thing but I don't see why it wouldn't work. Anyone tries it first please report back!

[P-12 Tommy]

and I thought it was hot here.....

Tom

[knighthawk]

check this out ! when the TV says the temp outside is whatever, they don't say that it's what it is in the shade !!