Overheating

[JD’sBarracuda]

Can you answer some effin questions like above ^^^^^^? I mean seriously, you come here wanting help and give so little information.

If I wanted to answer your questions I would! I’m not some dumb ignorant a—like you appear to be

 

[RustyRatRod]

If I wanted to answer your questions I would! I’m not some dumb ignorant a—like you appear to be

Oh goodness. I'm out. If the rest of you are smart, you will be too.

 

[JD’sBarracuda]

Okay,,,back to post #1 .

The radiator is hot at the top but at the bottom it’s cold to the touch .
There is not any flow through the radiator then .

So,,,it’s got to be a clogged radiator,,,or a blockage in some passage in the system .
But, you said you removed and cleared the radiator of possibility .

If you remove the water pump,,,you can look into the block past the timing cover .
There should be a little flow through the pump,,,even if it’s not working .
Is the opening in the water pump clear,,I have heard of those being installed with the plastic plug left in place ?

If that’s clear,,then it must be in the intake passage or thermostat housing area ?
Water should be able to flow some even by gravity .
Take off the thermostat,,,,and the water pump .
Take a hose and run water through it .
If no internal blockage,,,then water will gush out of the timing housing .

Tommy

Thanks for the input! I will give it a shot! I will say water flows through the radiator as fast as it’s going in

 

[JD’sBarracuda]

Oh goodness. I'm out. If the rest of you are smart, you will be too.

In your dreams! I’ve had MOPARS my entire life. I’m 68! I’ve run into people like you! Enjoy your miserable life

 

[crackedback]

If you are starting it dead cold, no choke, and it idles fine after a minute the idle tune is likely dead rich. Add in potential late ignition timing and you have a recipe for some really hot exhaust temps.

900 rpm idle, it should have a sizable cam in it if it has to idle there. Or really retarded timing (book timing) and a larger than stock camshaft.

Hard to make a diagnosis with no info. Other really sharp folks have asked for it. Hey doc I don't feel good... Doc, lets get some vitals to see where you are right now. patient - Nah, don't need it, tell me what's wrong. Same deal here.

 

[Professor Fate]

If I wanted to answer your questions I would! I’m not some dumb ignorant a—like you appear to be

Wow...
You come on here asking for help and then insult the very people who are trying desperately to help you...
And refuse to answer ANY questions in the meantime. Just keep repeating "I'm a frickin' genius and don't need to answer any questions even though it's all messed up".
Good eff'en luck.
Say 'bye.

 

[JD’sBarracuda]

Wow...
You come on here asking for help and then insult the very people who are trying desperately to help you...
And refuse to answer ANY questions in the meantime. Just keep repeating "I'm a frickin' genius and don't need to answer any questions even though it's all messed up".
Good eff'en luck.
Say 'bye.

He started with the name calling and swearing! I don’t need people like him in my life and you can do the same!

 

[RustyRatRod]

He started with the name calling and swearing! I don’t need people like him in my life and you can do the same!

No I did not. Quote where I swore or called you a name. I did not. You're mentally ill. A 68 year old 12 year old.

 

[Bewy]

Children, children....

 

[RustyRatRod]

Children, children....

68 year old child you mean.

 

[4spdragtop]

Shroud? 7 blade or 4 blade fan?

 

[4spdragtop]

Fan on backwards(been there done that)