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Title: 69 Z28 overheating problem
Post by: jnave on March 26, 2020, 09:07:53 PM

I have been having a problem with my car getting really hot when outside temp is barely above 80 degrees. I have all stock cooling system equipment ie; radiator, fan,pulleys,cap. Has anyone else experienced overheating? and if so what were your solutions? I am thinking of replacing the radiator with an aluminum unit with fans. Thoughts? Thanks as always for the advice/input

Title: Re: 69 Z28 overheating problem
Post by: bertfam on March 26, 2020, 09:24:02 PM

What's your definition of "getting really hot"? (We need actual temperatures) If you don't have a LASER THERMOMETER (https://www.harborfreight.com/121-infrared-laser-thermometer-63985.html), get one. They come in VERY handy.

Ed

Title: Re: 69 Z28 overheating problem
Post by: x66 714 on March 26, 2020, 09:59:40 PM

Like Ed says. It shouldn't overheat. I live in Tucson. My 302 stays at 180-190 even when it 110 outside. It too is all stock...Joe

Title: Re: 69 Z28 overheating problem
Post by: Everett#2390 on March 26, 2020, 10:50:37 PM

Harbor Freight - new flyer today - $18.00

Title: Re: 69 Z28 overheating problem
Post by: 169INDY on March 26, 2020, 11:44:59 PM

Que up the John Z Cooling troubleshoot article

Title: Re: 69 Z28 overheating problem
Post by: firstgenaddict on March 28, 2020, 06:47:18 PM

IF when you cut off your car the clutch fan spins around more than ONE revolution your fan clutch is BAD. Kirkconnel Corvettes rebuilt mine, it sounds like a tornado moving air now.