BeaverMeat
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Alright, an other Small Block Ford thread by yours truly.
The cooling system needs some tweaking. It has worked for the last 17 years and 30,000km (19,000 miles) but, I am Mr. Perfection.
The 1989 5.0 is plumbed into the OE 1981 D24 radiator (I don't know if there was any difference between other engines). An electric fan set-up was installed. One single fan on the back side left, and a fan on the right side front (strange). I noticed the temp gauge likes to rise from middle position (1/2 way to HOT) and slowly raise up to the 3/4 position when sitting at lights. Goes back down after I start moving. I guess it's been this way since the swap was done... but it bugs me. I like a steady temp.
Is there an issue I am missing? Or is it simply a matter of installing a better fan set-up, changing the thermostat, or adjusting the temp of the fan cut-in, OR... get a new rad?
Any input or similar experiences?
Thanks!
The cooling system needs some tweaking. It has worked for the last 17 years and 30,000km (19,000 miles) but, I am Mr. Perfection.
The 1989 5.0 is plumbed into the OE 1981 D24 radiator (I don't know if there was any difference between other engines). An electric fan set-up was installed. One single fan on the back side left, and a fan on the right side front (strange). I noticed the temp gauge likes to rise from middle position (1/2 way to HOT) and slowly raise up to the 3/4 position when sitting at lights. Goes back down after I start moving. I guess it's been this way since the swap was done... but it bugs me. I like a steady temp.
Is there an issue I am missing? Or is it simply a matter of installing a better fan set-up, changing the thermostat, or adjusting the temp of the fan cut-in, OR... get a new rad?
Any input or similar experiences?
Thanks!