451 overheating, even when moving

George Jets said

A good bodyman can jack that core support 1/2" ahead at the radiator.

Of course we all knew that. . . . .

Then you can lose that pusher fan too, with the mount bracket that is blocking air flow.

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Also cut 2" out of that upper radiator hose at the thermostat to help take the "Bubble Loop" out of the top of the hose for better flow into the radiator .


Then take it out for a drive.


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I actually did that to Vixen after my good buddy @waggin was up for a visit and noticed the core support was actually pushed back some. I got my port a power and jacked it out a little. I think it was like that on assembly, because the car's never been hit in the front at all. If his core support is straight, I'm not sure I would push it proud, but it's certainly something to look at. I took and measured mine on each side where the inner fender meets the core support and again in the center. There was about a full inch difference. I jacked it out even. I never in a million years would have guessed it was back that much until I measured it. It was deceiving.