My 1965 OLD MOBILE 442 build by real57vetteguy

By diyauto
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1-16-2013

Its been a while, I had a terrible time getting the engine timed correctly, it broke 3 mini starters trying to crank it at 16 degrees, move it to 20 and it cranks great and runs like crap, pull the timing back to 16 with engine running and it runs like a dream, cut it off try to crank it back and BOOM starter. Its fixed now and has 400 miles on it. I am loving it so far!






1-17-2013

I do have a question for you guys. I am running a Champion 3 core alum radiator, aluminum shroud, and dual 12" fans. If you look at the last picture you can see my condensor is blocking air flow to the radiator. I can drive the car in stop and go traffic, or on the highway and it runs at 200-205, if i let it sit and idle, for 10+ minutes to simulate being in congested traffic etc it will climb to 215 possibly more. I am trying to figure out a way to mount a pusher fan in front but I am unsure if mounting one to the condensor will work or should I try to sandwich a fan between the condensor and radiator? I think the problem is when the car isnt moving it isnt getting enough air due to the condensor blocking the majority of the front of the radiator.



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