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Need help on overheating 289 please!

Posted By Gary 13 Years Ago
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Nothing could stop me from buying the 65 Mustand that was setting up for 20 years!!  Now, after $4,000. it is on the road but gets hot right away, in 15 - 20 minutes.  Car has new radiator(yes, from China), new 160 degree thermos, engine was flushed with water and garden hose.  Heater was clogged at first and reverse garden hose opened that up.  After engine is started and runnning a reasonable while (radiator cap off) the thermos opens and water is flowing left to right in the radiator and appears to be in ample amount.  I let ir idle for a while with cap off to let air out.  I drove the car a little when I first pourchased it but never noticed it getting hot??  I have Peaks radiator flush in it right now and plan to drive it as much as possible in the next few days.  Will I need to pull the heads or completely tear engine down and tank the block?  This is an original two barrell car that starts good, runs and accelerates good!  Thanks for your help.         

Gary

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Forum Post Need help on overheating 289 please! By Gary ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post My gut instinct says that you are having issues with your gauge and/or... By Daniel Jessup ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Car is really getting hot. I think gauge and temp sender are reading... By Gary ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Yeh, that 289 sounds HOT to me. I have owned a couple of Mustangs, a... By Daniel Jessup ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post The water pump thought is good. Pull it and see what you find. Could... By pegleg ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Gary You did not mention new radiator hoses. The bottom hose will... By Pete 55Tbird ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post [quote][b]Gary (6/25/2012)[/b][hr]Nothing could stop me from buying... By Ol'ford nut ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post If i remember correctly on my old 302 Ol' ford nut is correct I... By Riz ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Perhaps you've discovered why it sat for 20 years. If you can imagine... By MoonShadow ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Thanks everyone. I'm adding more details. Car has new radiator, new... By Gary ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post I'll add another vote for head gasket(s) either improperly installed... By gekko13 ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post I recently got my Mustang running again after sitting for probably 20... By slumlord444 ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Losing water? If not, then check that the gauge is reading... By Ted ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Gary: Some of the Studebaker guys with Chinese radiators have had... By Hoosier Hurricane ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post A quick and easy test to try...Remove the thermostat all together and... By Granny'56 ( 13 Years Ago )
Forum Post Overheating problem solved. Had new radiator cleaned at shop and... By Gary ( 13 Years Ago )


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