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RE: 390 running hot..typical?
By Kyle - 08/02/2001 1:23:52 PM; IP 192.237.67.205
Bud,

I, too, had a too-hot 428CJ Mach I, but I corrected it by installing a BeCool (located in Michigan) oversized aluminum radiator and two high-torque electric fans in front of the radiator to push air. I also have a flex-type plasic fan on the engine.

I have only the origianl "C-H" temp. gauge, but the needle barely gets past the "C" at highway speeds and about one-third while stopped in summer temps. (The needle does jump near the "H" after shutting down the car, but always cools down quickly once started.) Note: I have a factory oil cooler as well. I am unsure what the temp. would be without it.

The BeCool does require some modifications to fit in the car -- relocating the battery to the trunk and removing the windshield washer tank. Also, one word of caution -- The BeCool was supposedly designed for the Mustang, but I had to also make a few modifications to the sub-frame to lower it one inch to fit under the hood (it was one inch too high). The radiator costs approx. $600. BeCool also seels a full shroud/dual-fan kit for approx $500. I installed my own fans for less and am not using a shroud.

If you contact BeCool, ask for Mitch.

Kyle
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 RE: 390 running hot..typical? -- Jeremy Faulds, 07/03/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=7125&Reply=7114><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor7125" onclick="return false;">RE: 390 running hot..typical?</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>PI/CJ, <i>07/03/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=7125', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor7125') }); </script>  RE: 390 running hot..typical? -- PI/CJ, 07/03/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=7131&Reply=7114><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor7131" onclick="return false;">RE: 390 running hot..typical?</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>bill in Illinois, <i>07/03/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=7131', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor7131') }); </script>  RE: 390 running hot..typical? -- bill in Illinois, 07/03/2001
 RE: 390 running hot..typical? -- Boidman of Atl, 07/04/2001
 do you have the correct radiator cap? -- Dave Shoe, 07/04/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=7139&Reply=7114><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor7139" onclick="return false;">RE: 390 running hot..typical?</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Bob Enright, <i>07/04/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=7139', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor7139') }); </script>  RE: 390 running hot..typical? -- Bob Enright, 07/04/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=7143&Reply=7114><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor7143" onclick="return false;">RE: 390 running hot..typical?</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Bud Cubberley, <i>07/04/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=7143', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor7143') }); </script>  RE: 390 running hot..typical? -- Bud Cubberley, 07/04/2001
RE: 390 running hot..typical? -- Kyle, 08/02/2001
 RE: 390 running hot..typical? -- Bob Enright, 07/04/2001
 RE: Water wetter! -- RC Moser, 07/06/2001
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