Aluminum Radiator
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Re: Aluminum Radiator
"Carlo Jr." <carlo.jr@comcast.net> wrote in message news:<sUw7b.404737$YN5.270253@sccrnsc01>...
> You were there to comfort me in a time of stress.......
> BTW - what do you think about 210F. It was there when it was new, & the
> local dealer thought it was normal, so I accepted that - but, lately, so
> many other people freak out when they hear 210F??
>
If you've got the stock 195 t/stat in it, then 210 would be in the normal range.
--
Old Crow
'95 YJ Rio Grande
ASE Certified Master Auto Tech
> You were there to comfort me in a time of stress.......
> BTW - what do you think about 210F. It was there when it was new, & the
> local dealer thought it was normal, so I accepted that - but, lately, so
> many other people freak out when they hear 210F??
>
If you've got the stock 195 t/stat in it, then 210 would be in the normal range.
--
Old Crow
'95 YJ Rio Grande
ASE Certified Master Auto Tech
#12
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Re: Aluminum Radiator
Figure the thermostat isn't going to open until 195, then 210 isn't much
above that....
Also figure the odds of the gauge being 100% accurate are close to 0%...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
"Carlo Jr." wrote:
>
> You were there to comfort me in a time of stress.......
> BTW - what do you think about 210F. It was there when it was new, & the
> local dealer thought it was normal, so I accepted that - but, lately, so
> many other people freak out when they hear 210F??
>
> --
> Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> carlo.jr@comcast.net
> '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> O|||||||O
> '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:3F5E2EC6.607A43D0@***.net...
> > Hi Carlo,
> > I didn't do anything.
> > I'm glad to hear it doesn't ever run hotter than the thermostat.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > "Carlo Jr." wrote:
> > >
> > > Also.........wanted to say "thanks" to Bill.......
> > >
> > > --
> > > Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> > > carlo.jr@comcast.net
> > > '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> > > O|||||||O
> > > '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
above that....
Also figure the odds of the gauge being 100% accurate are close to 0%...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
"Carlo Jr." wrote:
>
> You were there to comfort me in a time of stress.......
> BTW - what do you think about 210F. It was there when it was new, & the
> local dealer thought it was normal, so I accepted that - but, lately, so
> many other people freak out when they hear 210F??
>
> --
> Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> carlo.jr@comcast.net
> '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> O|||||||O
> '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:3F5E2EC6.607A43D0@***.net...
> > Hi Carlo,
> > I didn't do anything.
> > I'm glad to hear it doesn't ever run hotter than the thermostat.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > "Carlo Jr." wrote:
> > >
> > > Also.........wanted to say "thanks" to Bill.......
> > >
> > > --
> > > Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> > > carlo.jr@comcast.net
> > > '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> > > O|||||||O
> > > '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
#13
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Re: Aluminum Radiator
Figure the thermostat isn't going to open until 195, then 210 isn't much
above that....
Also figure the odds of the gauge being 100% accurate are close to 0%...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
"Carlo Jr." wrote:
>
> You were there to comfort me in a time of stress.......
> BTW - what do you think about 210F. It was there when it was new, & the
> local dealer thought it was normal, so I accepted that - but, lately, so
> many other people freak out when they hear 210F??
>
> --
> Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> carlo.jr@comcast.net
> '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> O|||||||O
> '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:3F5E2EC6.607A43D0@***.net...
> > Hi Carlo,
> > I didn't do anything.
> > I'm glad to hear it doesn't ever run hotter than the thermostat.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > "Carlo Jr." wrote:
> > >
> > > Also.........wanted to say "thanks" to Bill.......
> > >
> > > --
> > > Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> > > carlo.jr@comcast.net
> > > '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> > > O|||||||O
> > > '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
above that....
Also figure the odds of the gauge being 100% accurate are close to 0%...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
"Carlo Jr." wrote:
>
> You were there to comfort me in a time of stress.......
> BTW - what do you think about 210F. It was there when it was new, & the
> local dealer thought it was normal, so I accepted that - but, lately, so
> many other people freak out when they hear 210F??
>
> --
> Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> carlo.jr@comcast.net
> '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> O|||||||O
> '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:3F5E2EC6.607A43D0@***.net...
> > Hi Carlo,
> > I didn't do anything.
> > I'm glad to hear it doesn't ever run hotter than the thermostat.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > "Carlo Jr." wrote:
> > >
> > > Also.........wanted to say "thanks" to Bill.......
> > >
> > > --
> > > Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> > > carlo.jr@comcast.net
> > > '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> > > O|||||||O
> > > '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
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Re: Aluminum Radiator
Carlo,
210 just plain makes me nervous, but unless you have a Chevy 355, or a
siamesed bore 400 with 11:1 comp, it is probably normal.
RR
"Carlo Jr." <carlo.jr@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:sUw7b.404737$YN5.270253@sccrnsc01...
> You were there to comfort me in a time of stress.......
> BTW - what do you think about 210F. It was there when it was new, & the
> local dealer thought it was normal, so I accepted that - but, lately, so
> many other people freak out when they hear 210F??
>
> --
> Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> carlo.jr@comcast.net
> '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> O|||||||O
> '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
>
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:3F5E2EC6.607A43D0@***.net...
> > Hi Carlo,
> > I didn't do anything.
> > I'm glad to hear it doesn't ever run hotter than the thermostat.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > "Carlo Jr." wrote:
> > >
> > > Also.........wanted to say "thanks" to Bill.......
> > >
> > > --
> > > Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> > > carlo.jr@comcast.net
> > > '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> > > O|||||||O
> > > '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
>
>
210 just plain makes me nervous, but unless you have a Chevy 355, or a
siamesed bore 400 with 11:1 comp, it is probably normal.
RR
"Carlo Jr." <carlo.jr@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:sUw7b.404737$YN5.270253@sccrnsc01...
> You were there to comfort me in a time of stress.......
> BTW - what do you think about 210F. It was there when it was new, & the
> local dealer thought it was normal, so I accepted that - but, lately, so
> many other people freak out when they hear 210F??
>
> --
> Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> carlo.jr@comcast.net
> '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> O|||||||O
> '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
>
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:3F5E2EC6.607A43D0@***.net...
> > Hi Carlo,
> > I didn't do anything.
> > I'm glad to hear it doesn't ever run hotter than the thermostat.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > "Carlo Jr." wrote:
> > >
> > > Also.........wanted to say "thanks" to Bill.......
> > >
> > > --
> > > Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> > > carlo.jr@comcast.net
> > > '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> > > O|||||||O
> > > '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
>
>
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Re: Aluminum Radiator
Carlo,
210 just plain makes me nervous, but unless you have a Chevy 355, or a
siamesed bore 400 with 11:1 comp, it is probably normal.
RR
"Carlo Jr." <carlo.jr@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:sUw7b.404737$YN5.270253@sccrnsc01...
> You were there to comfort me in a time of stress.......
> BTW - what do you think about 210F. It was there when it was new, & the
> local dealer thought it was normal, so I accepted that - but, lately, so
> many other people freak out when they hear 210F??
>
> --
> Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> carlo.jr@comcast.net
> '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> O|||||||O
> '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
>
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:3F5E2EC6.607A43D0@***.net...
> > Hi Carlo,
> > I didn't do anything.
> > I'm glad to hear it doesn't ever run hotter than the thermostat.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > "Carlo Jr." wrote:
> > >
> > > Also.........wanted to say "thanks" to Bill.......
> > >
> > > --
> > > Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> > > carlo.jr@comcast.net
> > > '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> > > O|||||||O
> > > '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
>
>
210 just plain makes me nervous, but unless you have a Chevy 355, or a
siamesed bore 400 with 11:1 comp, it is probably normal.
RR
"Carlo Jr." <carlo.jr@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:sUw7b.404737$YN5.270253@sccrnsc01...
> You were there to comfort me in a time of stress.......
> BTW - what do you think about 210F. It was there when it was new, & the
> local dealer thought it was normal, so I accepted that - but, lately, so
> many other people freak out when they hear 210F??
>
> --
> Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> carlo.jr@comcast.net
> '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> O|||||||O
> '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
>
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:3F5E2EC6.607A43D0@***.net...
> > Hi Carlo,
> > I didn't do anything.
> > I'm glad to hear it doesn't ever run hotter than the thermostat.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > "Carlo Jr." wrote:
> > >
> > > Also.........wanted to say "thanks" to Bill.......
> > >
> > > --
> > > Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> > > carlo.jr@comcast.net
> > > '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> > > O|||||||O
> > > '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
>
>
#16
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Re: Aluminum Radiator
Crap, I start worrying when I get up to 250 or so in my CJ7, I need more
than a 2 core rad too.... Winch and lights blocking the air flow to the
rad. I then slow down to let her cool down. No problems under 70 mph
or holding 65 on a hot day, but run her at 80 to keep up to traffic in
the summer and well... No issues in the winter...
Same for our Cherokee, twice I have had the 'idiot' light come on from
several hours of low range in the hot weather. Have to stop and let her
cool. Never in the winter.
Both have never boiled over or even started burping after shutdown, so
that temp was the max you can get away with.
I must be running the right coolant/antifreeze mix to hit the red zone
and red light and not have her boil.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Red Racer wrote:
>
> Carlo,
>
> 210 just plain makes me nervous, but unless you have a Chevy 355, or a
> siamesed bore 400 with 11:1 comp, it is probably normal.
>
> RR
>
> "Carlo Jr." <carlo.jr@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:sUw7b.404737$YN5.270253@sccrnsc01...
> > You were there to comfort me in a time of stress.......
> > BTW - what do you think about 210F. It was there when it was new, & the
> > local dealer thought it was normal, so I accepted that - but, lately, so
> > many other people freak out when they hear 210F??
> >
> > --
> > Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> > carlo.jr@comcast.net
> > '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> > O|||||||O
> > '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
> >
> >
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:3F5E2EC6.607A43D0@***.net...
> > > Hi Carlo,
> > > I didn't do anything.
> > > I'm glad to hear it doesn't ever run hotter than the thermostat.
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > "Carlo Jr." wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Also.........wanted to say "thanks" to Bill.......
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> > > > carlo.jr@comcast.net
> > > > '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> > > > O|||||||O
> > > > '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
> >
> >
than a 2 core rad too.... Winch and lights blocking the air flow to the
rad. I then slow down to let her cool down. No problems under 70 mph
or holding 65 on a hot day, but run her at 80 to keep up to traffic in
the summer and well... No issues in the winter...
Same for our Cherokee, twice I have had the 'idiot' light come on from
several hours of low range in the hot weather. Have to stop and let her
cool. Never in the winter.
Both have never boiled over or even started burping after shutdown, so
that temp was the max you can get away with.
I must be running the right coolant/antifreeze mix to hit the red zone
and red light and not have her boil.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Red Racer wrote:
>
> Carlo,
>
> 210 just plain makes me nervous, but unless you have a Chevy 355, or a
> siamesed bore 400 with 11:1 comp, it is probably normal.
>
> RR
>
> "Carlo Jr." <carlo.jr@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:sUw7b.404737$YN5.270253@sccrnsc01...
> > You were there to comfort me in a time of stress.......
> > BTW - what do you think about 210F. It was there when it was new, & the
> > local dealer thought it was normal, so I accepted that - but, lately, so
> > many other people freak out when they hear 210F??
> >
> > --
> > Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> > carlo.jr@comcast.net
> > '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> > O|||||||O
> > '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
> >
> >
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:3F5E2EC6.607A43D0@***.net...
> > > Hi Carlo,
> > > I didn't do anything.
> > > I'm glad to hear it doesn't ever run hotter than the thermostat.
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > "Carlo Jr." wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Also.........wanted to say "thanks" to Bill.......
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> > > > carlo.jr@comcast.net
> > > > '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> > > > O|||||||O
> > > > '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
> >
> >
#17
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Re: Aluminum Radiator
Crap, I start worrying when I get up to 250 or so in my CJ7, I need more
than a 2 core rad too.... Winch and lights blocking the air flow to the
rad. I then slow down to let her cool down. No problems under 70 mph
or holding 65 on a hot day, but run her at 80 to keep up to traffic in
the summer and well... No issues in the winter...
Same for our Cherokee, twice I have had the 'idiot' light come on from
several hours of low range in the hot weather. Have to stop and let her
cool. Never in the winter.
Both have never boiled over or even started burping after shutdown, so
that temp was the max you can get away with.
I must be running the right coolant/antifreeze mix to hit the red zone
and red light and not have her boil.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Red Racer wrote:
>
> Carlo,
>
> 210 just plain makes me nervous, but unless you have a Chevy 355, or a
> siamesed bore 400 with 11:1 comp, it is probably normal.
>
> RR
>
> "Carlo Jr." <carlo.jr@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:sUw7b.404737$YN5.270253@sccrnsc01...
> > You were there to comfort me in a time of stress.......
> > BTW - what do you think about 210F. It was there when it was new, & the
> > local dealer thought it was normal, so I accepted that - but, lately, so
> > many other people freak out when they hear 210F??
> >
> > --
> > Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> > carlo.jr@comcast.net
> > '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> > O|||||||O
> > '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
> >
> >
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:3F5E2EC6.607A43D0@***.net...
> > > Hi Carlo,
> > > I didn't do anything.
> > > I'm glad to hear it doesn't ever run hotter than the thermostat.
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > "Carlo Jr." wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Also.........wanted to say "thanks" to Bill.......
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> > > > carlo.jr@comcast.net
> > > > '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> > > > O|||||||O
> > > > '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
> >
> >
than a 2 core rad too.... Winch and lights blocking the air flow to the
rad. I then slow down to let her cool down. No problems under 70 mph
or holding 65 on a hot day, but run her at 80 to keep up to traffic in
the summer and well... No issues in the winter...
Same for our Cherokee, twice I have had the 'idiot' light come on from
several hours of low range in the hot weather. Have to stop and let her
cool. Never in the winter.
Both have never boiled over or even started burping after shutdown, so
that temp was the max you can get away with.
I must be running the right coolant/antifreeze mix to hit the red zone
and red light and not have her boil.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Red Racer wrote:
>
> Carlo,
>
> 210 just plain makes me nervous, but unless you have a Chevy 355, or a
> siamesed bore 400 with 11:1 comp, it is probably normal.
>
> RR
>
> "Carlo Jr." <carlo.jr@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:sUw7b.404737$YN5.270253@sccrnsc01...
> > You were there to comfort me in a time of stress.......
> > BTW - what do you think about 210F. It was there when it was new, & the
> > local dealer thought it was normal, so I accepted that - but, lately, so
> > many other people freak out when they hear 210F??
> >
> > --
> > Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> > carlo.jr@comcast.net
> > '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> > O|||||||O
> > '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
> >
> >
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:3F5E2EC6.607A43D0@***.net...
> > > Hi Carlo,
> > > I didn't do anything.
> > > I'm glad to hear it doesn't ever run hotter than the thermostat.
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > "Carlo Jr." wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Also.........wanted to say "thanks" to Bill.......
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
> > > > carlo.jr@comcast.net
> > > > '98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
> > > > O|||||||O
> > > > '92 Explorer '65 Mustang
> >
> >
#18
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Re: Aluminum Radiator
Mike Romain wrote:
> Crap, I start worrying when I get up to 250 or so in my CJ7, I need more
> than a 2 core rad too.... Winch and lights blocking the air flow to the
> rad. I then slow down to let her cool down. No problems under 70 mph
> or holding 65 on a hot day, but run her at 80 to keep up to traffic in
> the summer and well... No issues in the winter...
Have you considered adding an auxiliary radiator? Even something
as simple as a heater core and fan will help. Of course mounting is
another issue. It's not like your running a sandrail.
Or put some vents in the hood like the 5.9ZJ did. That would lower
underhood temperature. Actually somewhere out there is an install
using the old direct-air vent.. the one that popped up in front of
the windscreen, but set on the hood to provide a large heat vent.
Just a couple of random thoughts
--
DougW
> Crap, I start worrying when I get up to 250 or so in my CJ7, I need more
> than a 2 core rad too.... Winch and lights blocking the air flow to the
> rad. I then slow down to let her cool down. No problems under 70 mph
> or holding 65 on a hot day, but run her at 80 to keep up to traffic in
> the summer and well... No issues in the winter...
Have you considered adding an auxiliary radiator? Even something
as simple as a heater core and fan will help. Of course mounting is
another issue. It's not like your running a sandrail.
Or put some vents in the hood like the 5.9ZJ did. That would lower
underhood temperature. Actually somewhere out there is an install
using the old direct-air vent.. the one that popped up in front of
the windscreen, but set on the hood to provide a large heat vent.
Just a couple of random thoughts
--
DougW
#19
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Re: Aluminum Radiator
Mike Romain wrote:
> Crap, I start worrying when I get up to 250 or so in my CJ7, I need more
> than a 2 core rad too.... Winch and lights blocking the air flow to the
> rad. I then slow down to let her cool down. No problems under 70 mph
> or holding 65 on a hot day, but run her at 80 to keep up to traffic in
> the summer and well... No issues in the winter...
Have you considered adding an auxiliary radiator? Even something
as simple as a heater core and fan will help. Of course mounting is
another issue. It's not like your running a sandrail.
Or put some vents in the hood like the 5.9ZJ did. That would lower
underhood temperature. Actually somewhere out there is an install
using the old direct-air vent.. the one that popped up in front of
the windscreen, but set on the hood to provide a large heat vent.
Just a couple of random thoughts
--
DougW
> Crap, I start worrying when I get up to 250 or so in my CJ7, I need more
> than a 2 core rad too.... Winch and lights blocking the air flow to the
> rad. I then slow down to let her cool down. No problems under 70 mph
> or holding 65 on a hot day, but run her at 80 to keep up to traffic in
> the summer and well... No issues in the winter...
Have you considered adding an auxiliary radiator? Even something
as simple as a heater core and fan will help. Of course mounting is
another issue. It's not like your running a sandrail.
Or put some vents in the hood like the 5.9ZJ did. That would lower
underhood temperature. Actually somewhere out there is an install
using the old direct-air vent.. the one that popped up in front of
the windscreen, but set on the hood to provide a large heat vent.
Just a couple of random thoughts
--
DougW
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Re: Aluminum Radiator
DougW wrote:
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > Crap, I start worrying when I get up to 250 or so in my CJ7, I need more
> > than a 2 core rad too.... Winch and lights blocking the air flow to the
> > rad. I then slow down to let her cool down. No problems under 70 mph
> > or holding 65 on a hot day, but run her at 80 to keep up to traffic in
> > the summer and well... No issues in the winter...
>
> Have you considered adding an auxiliary radiator? Even something
> as simple as a heater core and fan will help. Of course mounting is
> another issue. It's not like your running a sandrail.
>
> Or put some vents in the hood like the 5.9ZJ did. That would lower
> underhood temperature. Actually somewhere out there is an install
> using the old direct-air vent.. the one that popped up in front of
> the windscreen, but set on the hood to provide a large heat vent.
>
> Just a couple of random thoughts
>
> --
My problems started when I put the winch on. I then drilled two holes
in the roller fairlead top and added two Hella Black Magic lights
there. It looks really good, but....
I have air flow issues and really need a 3 or better a 4 core rad to
compensate...
The hellas are too big to put inboard on the bumper next to the winch
without blocking the front signal lights and with my lift and 33's,
outboard on the bumper is dangerous to the lights. Those Black Magics
are freaking expensive lights that were left to me in an off roading
Jeeper and long term roommate's Will (May Bruce RIP) and I want to keep
them safe. He left a set for my wife and her Cherokee too. And 'my'
Warn winch...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > Crap, I start worrying when I get up to 250 or so in my CJ7, I need more
> > than a 2 core rad too.... Winch and lights blocking the air flow to the
> > rad. I then slow down to let her cool down. No problems under 70 mph
> > or holding 65 on a hot day, but run her at 80 to keep up to traffic in
> > the summer and well... No issues in the winter...
>
> Have you considered adding an auxiliary radiator? Even something
> as simple as a heater core and fan will help. Of course mounting is
> another issue. It's not like your running a sandrail.
>
> Or put some vents in the hood like the 5.9ZJ did. That would lower
> underhood temperature. Actually somewhere out there is an install
> using the old direct-air vent.. the one that popped up in front of
> the windscreen, but set on the hood to provide a large heat vent.
>
> Just a couple of random thoughts
>
> --
My problems started when I put the winch on. I then drilled two holes
in the roller fairlead top and added two Hella Black Magic lights
there. It looks really good, but....
I have air flow issues and really need a 3 or better a 4 core rad to
compensate...
The hellas are too big to put inboard on the bumper next to the winch
without blocking the front signal lights and with my lift and 33's,
outboard on the bumper is dangerous to the lights. Those Black Magics
are freaking expensive lights that were left to me in an off roading
Jeeper and long term roommate's Will (May Bruce RIP) and I want to keep
them safe. He left a set for my wife and her Cherokee too. And 'my'
Warn winch...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's