Idling And Overheating Problems.

[Papeenun41]

Hello everyone, I want to update the status of my 41 Plymouth. I put in a new aluminum radiator, which fixed my heating problem. While waiting for the Rad I pulled out the H2O distribution tube (It was aluminum and in great shape, so i just cleaned it up and put it back in). I boil tested the thermostat and it open with out a problem at 160 degrees. Replaced all hoses and replenished with new coolant. Now the temperature is between 175 and 185. I removed the pertronics, installed a new 12v condenser and my old points after cleaning them. I did my best setting the timing and my 41 is running once again. It still running a little rough, but Its my first time setting the timing, so any tips with setting timing would be greatly appreciated. I took the car out today for a 35 minute drive in El Paso 90 degree weather and it did not overheat. I hope to tune it up a little better this evening once it cools off. I want to thank everyone that contributed and assisted with the issues I was having. I have learned a lot from your posts. Thanks to all of you my car is running again and almost where I want it to be. I am very happy with the outcome. Thank you very much and God bless.

[greg g]

have you tried setting the timing using a vacuum gauge.  Have you ever hooked a vacuum gauge to the engine.  Interpreting the vacuum gauge reading can tell you a lot about the condition of the engine.  Go to the Secondhand garage website and check out the section on how to use a vacuum gauge and what its readings can tell you.

[Don Coatney]

Interesting that you found an aluminum water distribution tube. I have never heard of, nor seen one made from alumnium before.

[Papeenun41]

I have never used a vacuum gage to set timing. I will look into it. thank you. Yes the H20 distribution tube appeared to be made of aluminum. It had a little gunk on it and as I was scrubbing it with the wire brush it looked like aluminum to me.

[Niel Hoback]

  Likely it was galvanized steel.

[Papeenun41]

Yes, that's probably what it is Sir. Thank you.

have you tried setting the timing using a vacuum gauge.  Have you ever hooked a vacuum gauge to the engine.  Interpreting the vacuum gauge reading can tell you a lot about the condition of the engine.  Go to the Secondhand garage website and check out the section on how to use a vacuum gauge and what its readings can tell you.

I can not locate the secondhand garage website. Can you please assist? Thank you.

[greg g]

sorry it's secondchancegarage.  Here is a link to the vacuum gauge pages

 

http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/186.cfm

[Papeenun41]

Yes, that's probably what it is Sir. Thank you.

I can not locate the secondhand garage website. Can you please assist? Thank you.

Thank you Sir. I got it. Will be purchasing one tomorrow and will give it a try. Thanks again!