Hot Running Windsor based 427 FFR Roadster

[DanEC]

Originally Posted by rhunt

So to respond to several of the comments here is what I checked;
1.) No air in manifold by removing the water temp. sensor. Only water/glycol came out of connection.
2.) Pump rotation is CW when you are positioned in front of the car looking back at the engine. This is the factory rotation.
3.) Timing is set and re-confirmed at 32 BTDC at 4,000 rpm and 12 deg. BTDC at idle
4.) Worried about to 210-215 deg F water temp. because a phone call to Ford Racing tech line stated 180 to 200 deg F. And oil temp is also high. 10 quarts in system currently, pan is 9 quart capacity Also ambient temps here in TX are 65 deg F and from April to Oct will be 95 to 105 deg F.
5.) OD pulley is March P/N 1647 and is the high flow ratio. Pulley would be smaller than stock to turn the pump faster. Was concerned I might be cavitating the pump at the faster speed. Not sure on this yet.
6.) Have ordered original Surge tank from Cobra Restorers in GA for a 427 FE modified to fit the Windsor intake manifold ($375.00 USD). Will install and advise results. Cheers

I'm not experienced with Windsor motors but based on FE and Chevy motors I would say your timing is borderline retarded and another 3 to 4 degrees of advance might cool your motor down a little - unless you are also running some vacuum advance.

[elmariachi]

Originally Posted by DanEC

I'm not experienced with Windsor motors but based on FE and Chevy motors I would say your timing is borderline retarded and another 3 to 4 degrees of advance might cool your motor down a little - unless you are also running some vacuum advance.

I agree. Move the timing up to 16 at idle and see what happens to the temp.