running hot

ttop5.0 · July 16th, 2006, 01:39 AM

ok 85 gt 5.0, just replaced thermostat, got car running again, overheated, so i replaced radiator cap, ran good again, went to run errands tonight, and started to run hot i could watch the temp gauge rise from "OR" to "MA" on the temp gauge "
NORMAL is it true that the factory gauges only tell you if it's running cold or hot, but not in the middle, and if you squeeze the lower hose and there is pressure or you can feel fluid, the water pump works, Right????
and if you feel the same thing in the upper hose the thermostat is opening, yeah?

Any help would be great, ????

fakesaleen · July 16th, 2006, 09:26 AM

if you have a clutch fan it could have a bad clutch

Darrell · July 16th, 2006, 09:40 AM

Did the gauge go past normal? I wouldn't worry about it being hot until it is past normal. What was the temp on the thermostat you pulled out? What was the new one?

ttop5.0 · July 16th, 2006, 10:58 PM

i have no fan clutch, and no idea what the ther temp i pulled out was, but i replaced it with the only one available at the time a 195, but in az that is the only temp anyone is selling, and the only reason i know this, is i work for one of these "auto parts superstores" ..... it's no shop but gets me through the day...

mikes93fox · July 16th, 2006, 11:32 PM

Get a low temp thermostat (160-180) and a hi-flow waterpump. Both can be had for under $100 and should fix your cooling issues if you are all stock. If you have a handfull of mods you might want to think about an aluminum radiator.

stang fanatic · July 17th, 2006, 10:40 AM

try blowing out your radiator and condensor assy. . Like me, your in a high dust area and it collects very well in the radiator fins.

Darrell · July 17th, 2006, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by stang fanatic

try blowing out your radiator and condensor assy. . Like me, your in a high dust area and it collects very well in the radiator fins.

Good point, I've seen A/C condensors packed full of bugs before which can surely restrict airflow.

ttop5.0 · July 18th, 2006, 04:05 AM

no a/c so that cant be it, and i already have an aluminum radiator, so im thinking like you said and a 180 therm???

stang fanatic · July 18th, 2006, 11:17 AM

how long has the radiator been in? it doesnt take long to pack the radiator on the air side with dust and dirt.

stang fanatic · July 18th, 2006, 11:18 AM

I run the standard 190 with factory radiator and a/c, and i never see the needle go over halfway, and thats ONLY when its over 100 deg here.

fakesaleen · July 19th, 2006, 11:47 AM

check the radiator, my radiator looked fine but when i touched it it turned to dust so i kept touching it cause it was cool it just kept falling apart

July 16th, 2006, 01:39 AM	#1
ttop5.0 Regular Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 109	running hot ok 85 gt 5.0, just replaced thermostat, got car running again, overheated, so i replaced radiator cap, ran good again, went to run errands tonight, and started to run hot i could watch the temp gauge rise from "OR" to "MA" on the temp gauge " NORMAL is it true that the factory gauges only tell you if it's running cold or hot, but not in the middle, and if you squeeze the lower hose and there is pressure or you can feel fluid, the water pump works, Right???? and if you feel the same thing in the upper hose the thermostat is opening, yeah? Any help would be great, ????

July 16th, 2006, 09:26 AM	#2
fakesaleen Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Port Huron, MI. Posts: 376	if you have a clutch fan it could have a bad clutch __________________

July 16th, 2006, 09:40 AM	#3
Darrell MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 6,579	Did the gauge go past normal? I wouldn't worry about it being hot until it is past normal. What was the temp on the thermostat you pulled out? What was the new one? __________________ Racing in memory of Dave Bandt 11/19/69 - 3/23/08 "he's traded his wheels for wings" Professor of Natural Aspiration Thanks to: Artie at Trick Flow, Dave at Team Z Motorsports, Brian at Total Engine Airflow and Harold at Furo Racecraft

July 16th, 2006, 11:32 PM	#5
mikes93fox Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dumas, Tx Posts: 17	Get a low temp thermostat (160-180) and a hi-flow waterpump. Both can be had for under $100 and should fix your cooling issues if you are all stock. If you have a handfull of mods you might want to think about an aluminum radiator. __________________ 93 vert - stock bottom end, AFR 165's, Crane 1.7 RR, F-cam, Ported Cobra upper and lower, BBK 65 mm TB, Pro-M 76mm MAF, FRPP 24lbs inj, Novi 1000, BulletProof AOD, Alum. rad, MSD 6a, Blaster 2 coil, FRPP 9mm wires, Holley 255 FP, 3:73, and Cobra R's

July 17th, 2006, 10:40 AM	#6
stang fanatic Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 853	try blowing out your radiator and condensor assy. . Like me, your in a high dust area and it collects very well in the radiator fins. __________________ "The gods too are fond of a joke." "If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. "

July 16th, 2006, 10:58 PM	#4
ttop5.0 Regular Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 109	i have no fan clutch, and no idea what the ther temp i pulled out was, but i replaced it with the only one available at the time a 195, but in az that is the only temp anyone is selling, and the only reason i know this, is i work for one of these "auto parts superstores" ..... it's no shop but gets me through the day...

July 18th, 2006, 04:05 AM	#8
ttop5.0 Regular Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 109	no a/c so that cant be it, and i already have an aluminum radiator, so im thinking like you said and a 180 therm???

July 18th, 2006, 11:17 AM	#9
stang fanatic Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 853	how long has the radiator been in? it doesnt take long to pack the radiator on the air side with dust and dirt. __________________ "The gods too are fond of a joke." "If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. "

July 18th, 2006, 11:18 AM	#10
stang fanatic Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 853	I run the standard 190 with factory radiator and a/c, and i never see the needle go over halfway, and thats ONLY when its over 100 deg here. __________________ "The gods too are fond of a joke." "If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. "

July 19th, 2006, 11:47 AM	#11
fakesaleen Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Port Huron, MI. Posts: 376	check the radiator, my radiator looked fine but when i touched it it turned to dust so i kept touching it cause it was cool it just kept falling apart __________________

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