1961 running hot, radiator suggestions?

[dontano]

Hello. I have a 1961 hardtop. It seems to always run very hot. Some one told me that my radiator clutch fan may be on the way out. Can I replace that with a non-clutch "straight fan"?

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[biddle]

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[74 Harley]

Neither my 61 or 62 had fan clutches. I would do away with it...

 

[dontano]

Neither my 61 or 62 had fan clutches. I would do away with it...

 

[dontano]

Hi 74 Harley. I like the idea of getting rid of the clutch fan altogether. Someone else suggested doing away with the clutch fan and going with an electric puller fans. I like your solution much better. Thank you very much.

 

[Mrjagrock]

Hello. I have a 1961 hardtop. It seems to always run very hot. Some one told me that my radiator clutch fan may be on the way out. Can I replace that with a non-clutch "straight fan"?

A straight Fan will be better! The best way to determine if you have a Radiator problem is if the car runs hot around town but is cool on the Highway, it would be advisable to have it Flushed out, and go from there.

 

[dontano]

A straight Fan will be better! The best way to determine if you have a Radiator problem is if the car runs hot around town but is cool on the Highway, it would be advisable to have it Flushed out, and go from there.

Thanks. I purchased a straight fan and waiting on the fan spacer now. New thermostat and coolant as well. Thank you very much for your reply. I appreciate it.

 

[64ZCODE]

Hello. I have a 1961 hardtop. It seems to always run very hot. Some one told me that my radiator clutch fan may be on the way out. Can I replace that with a non-clutch "straight fan"?

Hi Dotano. Wondering how you know it's running hot? You can use an IR temp gun to check the coolant temp at the upper radiator tank. All the other things you're doing are good moves also.

Doug

 

[dontano]

Hi Dotano. Wondering how you know it's running hot? You can use an IR temp gun to check the coolant temp at the upper radiator tank. All the other things you're doing are good moves also.

Doug

It overheats and stalls at stop lights when I run it during hot weather.

 

[Ward 57]

It overheats and stalls at stop lights when I run it during hot weather.

Sounds like vapor lock. Make sure your lines are cool or insulated from the pump to the carb.

 

[doug7740]

Something else dontano can try to rule out vapor lock is to purchase 100% gasoline. Here is a link to see where he can buy 100% gasoline in his state.

https://www.pure-gas.org

doug7740
1955 Thunderbird Blue