DanLewis
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I've been fighting overheating problems ever since putting a 1275 into my BE. Anytime the outside temp was 80F or above, the engine temp would creep up to 195-200F at idle or after driving at 70 mph for 15 minutes or so. I've flushed the radiator, eliminated all anti-freeze, added Water Wetter (which also provides lubrication for the water pump), checked the timing, checked the richness of the carb, etc., but was still having problems.
I've finally decided that the OE radiator is just too marginal for the 1275. I ordered a Geo Metro radiator, but it turned out to be too tall. 'Sent it back and ordered this Chinese-made aluminum radiator from eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/130895679557?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
I've been wondering how good they were for a long time. I tried to find someone who had one installed and could offer an opinion, but no luck. It's supposed to arrive this Thursday. As soon as I get it installed and we've had some more warm weather, I'll let everyone know if it was worth the $300.
Dan
I've finally decided that the OE radiator is just too marginal for the 1275. I ordered a Geo Metro radiator, but it turned out to be too tall. 'Sent it back and ordered this Chinese-made aluminum radiator from eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/130895679557?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
I've been wondering how good they were for a long time. I tried to find someone who had one installed and could offer an opinion, but no luck. It's supposed to arrive this Thursday. As soon as I get it installed and we've had some more warm weather, I'll let everyone know if it was worth the $300.
Dan