1976 Dart Overheating and other issues
Thanks for the great fredback. I didn’t get as much time as I was hoping for today, due to the kids going back to school tomorrow and having to get things in order.
I can drive about 20 miles and through the drive the temp needle never really settles. It’ll steadily climb its way up to the mark just prior to the 250. Speeds are usually at 45-50 mph, minimal stoplights.
The car is completely original. I did take some quick photos of the engine bay. My Dart is a factory AC car, however I leave it off as the system is r12 and not charged. I do have a shroud. I also tried tugging on the cooling fan in front the radiator and it doesn’t wiggle an inch, so I think it’s ok.
Regardless, since it’s a new purchase for me, I’m changing out l the fluids to get a baseline for my maintenance logbook.
Thanks for the great fredback. I didn’t get as much time as I was hoping for today, due to the kids going back to school tomorrow and having to get things in order.
I can drive about 20 miles and through the drive the temp needle never really settles. It’ll steadily climb its way up to the mark just prior to the 250. Speeds are usually at 45-50 mph, minimal stoplights.
The car is completely original. I did take some quick photos of the engine bay. My Dart is a factory AC car, however I leave it off as the system is r12 and not charged. I do have a shroud. I also tried tugging on the cooling fan in front the radiator and it doesn’t wiggle an inch, so I think it’s ok.
Regardless, since it’s a new purchase for me, I’m changing out l the fluids to get a baseline for my maintenance logbook.
