Possible blockage in 318" engine ?
jerrybev
Posted 2019-06-19 3:35 PM (#583729)
Subject: Possible blockage in 318" engine ?


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hi
I have a 1958 Plymouth 318 installed in my 56 Plymouth wagon. Engine is overheating at highway speeds, not at lower speeds. The following are new: radiator, hoses, water pump.
What do you think could be the cause and what would be the remedy? If you think it most likely is a blockage in the engine, how can that be checked out and remedied?
Thank you for your time and help. I am attaching a couple pix of the car.
sincerely
Jerry Whitfield



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ronbo97
Posted 2019-06-19 4:51 PM (#583732 - in reply to #583729)
Subject: Re: Possible blockage in 318" engine ?


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Jerry -

A malfunctioning thermostat could cause that. If you replace, be sure to use a 180. Also check the exhaust manifold heat riser. If it's stuck in the closed position, or if the thermostatic spring is missing, then you have a problem. Also check the timing.

Ron
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wayfarer
Posted 2019-06-20 12:15 PM (#583776 - in reply to #583729)
Subject: Re: Possible blockage in 318" engine ?



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Yeah, not an internal issue. I'd be looking at a collapsing radiator hose.
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60 dart
Posted 2019-06-20 5:07 PM (#583803 - in reply to #583729)
Subject: Re: Possible blockage in 318" engine ?



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is it a new overheating issue or old one ----------------------------------------------later
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jerrybev
Posted 2019-06-21 9:25 PM (#583853 - in reply to #583803)
Subject: Re: Possible blockage in 318" engine ?


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hi
car came with no engine, restoration finished, wanting to put car in regular use and this problem showed up. I don't know if it was a problem for prior owner of the engine I purchased or not. So, all I can say is that it is new to me.
thank you
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LostDeere59
Posted 2019-06-27 4:33 PM (#584138 - in reply to #583853)
Subject: Re: Possible blockage in 318" engine ?



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I know this sounds stupid, but I have seen it several times and it will cause your exact symptom . . .

Is the fan installed correctly, as in not backwards?

If installed backwards the fan will still cool the engine at idle and low speeds by pushing air OUT through the radiator. At highway speeds this creates a "stall" condition where the airflow out of the radiator created by the fan is cancelled by the forward motion airflow into the radiator - no airflow = overheat.


Gregg
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