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rhunt
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Last Activity: 06-13-2022 12:18 PM

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  • About rhunt
    Biography
    Mechanical Engineer
    City
    Houston
    State
    TX
    Interests
    classic H.P. automobiles
    Country
    USA
    Cobra Make, Engine
    FFR, Windsor based 427, naturally aspirated, 770 cfm Holley
    Ride
    Pontiac T/A
    Engine type and displacement
    Windsor based 427
    Major modifications
    Fuel Safe fuel cell, Pin drive Halibrands
    Tranny type
    Tremec TKO 600
    Race weight
    2380
    Horsepower
    412

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  • Last Activity: 06-13-2022 12:18 PM
  • Join Date: 12-19-2015

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  1. rhunt
    rhunt liked post by elmariachi On thread : Hot Running Windsor based 427 FFR Roadster
    Don't discount that 160 t-stat being a contributor. Most HP V-8s run at 185-200 normal operating temp. So your 160 thermostat opens once as the car heats up, and never closes again. That's not...
    Liked On: 12-20-2015, 06:49 AM
    Posted On: 12-19-2015, 09:55 PM
  2. rhunt
    rhunt liked post by Dwight On thread : Hot Running Windsor based 427 FFR Roadster
    Ditto on what jhv48 posted. Use standard pulleys. Better at idle and high rpms. You posted OD pulleys. Over drive? Also new motor may be a little tight. Put some miles on it and watch the...
    Liked On: 12-20-2015, 06:49 AM
    Posted On: 12-19-2015, 09:36 PM
  3. rhunt
    rhunt liked post by Dwight On thread : Hot Running Windsor based 427 FFR Roadster
    I would suggest 75% distilled water and 25% glycol. We store our Cobras inside and don't drive them in cool / cold weather so you don't need to low temp protection of the 50/50 glycol. Water is...
    Liked On: 12-20-2015, 06:49 AM
    Posted On: 12-19-2015, 09:20 PM
  4. rhunt
    rhunt liked post by Dwight On thread : Hot Running Windsor based 427 FFR Roadster
    sometime you have to burp the system four or five times to get all the air out. Dwight
    Liked On: 12-20-2015, 06:49 AM
    Posted On: 12-19-2015, 09:13 PM
  5. rhunt
    rhunt liked post by jhv48 On thread : Hot Running Windsor based 427 FFR Roadster
    First, make sure your timing is spot on. Retarded timing will raise temps. Thermostat should be a 180 degree thermostat. Not the problem here. Sounds like Air is still in the system. If the...
    Liked On: 12-20-2015, 06:49 AM
    Posted On: 12-19-2015, 07:27 PM
  6. rhunt
    rhunt liked post by TheExtreme On thread : Hot Running Windsor based 427 FFR Roadster
    Check the bottom radiator hose to make sure it is not closing off. I learned when I was young that if water pump, thermostat etc is working well then if it is getting hot running down the road, you...
    Liked On: 12-20-2015, 06:49 AM
    Posted On: 12-19-2015, 06:59 PM
  7. rhunt
    rhunt liked post by DWRAT On thread : Hot Running Windsor based 427 FFR Roadster
    Is your water pump rotating the correct direction???
    Liked On: 12-20-2015, 05:40 AM
    Posted On: 12-19-2015, 08:24 PM

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