Howdy Boys and Girls, well, RED RYDER and I made it to Payson Arizona,
Thursday, for a weekend of Rodeo; however poor ol' RED RYDER had some serious
OVER HEATING problems. A friendly garage mechanic tried to help us out by
installing a 160 degree thermostat and a new 7 pound radiator cap, but to no
avail. RED RYDER had to ride on two 'flat bed' haulers; once back into Payson
and also a ride home, from Payson, back to Gilbert, AZ.
RED RYDER has a stock 216 with the stock old time fan on the water pump pulley.
I would appreciate some input as to the options I have to upgrade, fix, repair
and/or improve RED RYDER's cooling system.
A few ideas given me by well meaning folks, up in Payson, who were sad to see
that RED RYDER would NOT be in Saturday's Rodeo parade (maybe next year).
1. Flush out the engine.
2. Recore and/or repair the existing radiator, or replace it and increase
number of rows.
3. Install a fan shroud.
4. Install a light weight, modern, more efficient fan.
5. Install electric thermostat controlled radiator fans.
6. Buy and install a complete street rod radiator/fan shroud/electric fans
system
Next: RED RYDER's electrical charging challenge. When RED RYDER is at idle,
the charging system goes into a deep discharge; noted on the amp gauge and the
lights dimming considerably. RED RYDER has a 12 volt system with an
alternator that has four wires connected to it and there is no voltage
regulator. It is my understanding that there is an alternator set up that
charges fully, as needed, even when the RPM's are low. Would you all, please,
give me your input as to what I might do to improve RED RYDER's charging system
to prevent the deep discharge/dimming lights situation?
Sure do wish I coulda been in that parade and gone to the dance after the
Rodeo, tonight, but, at least I am in my nice cool air conditioned home.
Charlie, not driving that cool RED RYDER, today......
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