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Posted by GRIGGYJAMESJIMBO (Member # 6319) on :
 
If my timing is way off, is there a possibility that the car will overheat???? I cheked the water pump evertything, thermostst, basically everything is new on this motor???? But the timing is off definatelly, when it revs past 3K you hear some slight pinging/rattling. The tech GURU'S, would you guys happen to have any idea, and I will get my friend to come by with the light gun fo the timimng. I puilled the car out, and within 10 BLOCKS it was getting really hott - any ideas-
 

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Posted by TrickRacer50 (Member # 6345) on :
 
Too much timing (advanced) will cause overheating. Did you also burp the system? If you have an air bubble in the block it will also overheat.
 

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Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
Set the timing correctly first, with a timing light. Any guessing or trying to "set it by ear" is a complete waste of time.
 

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Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on :
 

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Originally posted by JohnB:
Set the timing correctly first, with a timing light. Any guessing or trying to "set it by ear" is a complete waste of time.

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Posted by CDT (Member # 5004) on :
 
I doubt the timing is going to make it overheat like that. you probably dont have the right waterpump or just have air in the system. Does the water ever circulate? Try putting a bypass hole in the thermostat.
 

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Posted by jordan_0806 (Member # 5888) on :
 
too much timing....

too little fuel....lean

can cause your problem too
 

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Posted by GRIGGYJAMESJIMBO (Member # 6319) on :
 
Got the timing set at 15 Degrees, Of course it had to be done with a LIGHT-GUN, but GUESS WHAT? The damn thing still heats up, not as much, but it does heat up. It overheats if you travel more than 3-5 MILES, what else can it be???? I might have to replace the thermostat, and flush the radiator and add coolant. What do you guys think????
 

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Posted by white50steve (Member # 5887) on :
 
change the thermostat its only like 6 bucks
 

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Posted by WayFastYTee (Member # 6116) on :
 
I had the same problem when i did my timing.it overheated a lil bit when i barely drove it.so i switched it back to stock timing.and it works just fine now.Just thought i'de throw that in there.
 

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Posted by Joooestang66 (Member # 2828) on :
 
When it gets hot compare the temps of your lower and upper radiator hoses. If the upper is colder than the lower then the thermostat is probably stuck closed.
 

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Posted by Motorhead6T5 (Member # 4969) on :
 
My vote is air in the system. If you give it WOT and the thing cools down instantly its the thermostat.
 

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