Reproduction Parts for 1916-1964 Chevrolet Passenger Cars & 1918-1987 Chevrolet & GMC Trucks


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#479444 03/09/23 03:15 AM
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This one is a fun watch!



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Nice, I've seen a few films on 36 Chevy's but this ones a first.

Thanks for sharing it.

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When they were brand new I am sure it stayed cool. I own a 1936 Chevy Master Coupe and live in Phoenix AZ and in the summer when it is 100-118 the car will heat up to 210 if I am not moving and hitting a lot of stop lights. The car was restored about 20 years ago so I was considering flushing the block. Wanted to have radiator flushed but not sure I want to go through all the hassle of removing it.
I will probably swap the 180 for a 160 thermostat to see if that helps.

Thanks for the video;
Jeff

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Jeff,
Save your money. The 160 thermostat will not help with overheating once the engine reaches near operating temperature. Flushing and cleaning out the coolant passages and radiator will help with the heat transfer resulting in possible lower coolant temperature.


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Thanks for the heads up. When it gets to hot in AZ to be out for a drive I will do that.

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Nice to know it can be done. I like the power station stacks at the beginning. Only just beat the overheating issues on my 36.


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