avgwarhawk Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 2 hours ago, NC-car-guy said: Yea and that 5 blade fan really.moves air! I'm really at a loss with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 By chance might the brakes be dragging too much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 3 hours ago, NC-car-guy said: You're welcome to have it back at what I paid and I'll take the loss. I truly would love too but I let her go because of this thing called time and that ain't changed so will have to pass. If I did however, I'd clean the crossover pipe again, swap to a flow cooler pump and if still not good I'd probably throw this at her. http://classicfordradiator.com/1954-56-NEW-Buick-3-row-radiator-regular-core-design-3131176.aspx Would love to see her go to someone here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Put a number $$ on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 I might have missed something and am too lazy to read the entire thread. Has the radiator been removed, tanks removed, and core rodded? Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ben Bruce aka First Born said: I might have missed something and am too lazy to read the entire thread. Has the radiator been removed, tanks removed, and core rodded? Ben Radiator was taken to a local shop that several car guys recommended. It was boiled. Flow tested and leak tested. They said flow was good and there was one spot on the interior of the tubes that smoked a little in the leak check. He said that it was so minor I'd never notice but that it was an indication that the metal was thin. Maybe all the car needs is a radiator? But I'm out of money, out of patience.... Edited June 6, 2020 by NC-car-guy (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 The five blade fan should certainly cool things down. Still a blockage somewhere in my mind. Some suggested taking a look at the crossover as possibly partially blocked. The Oring over the water pump to t-stat possibly blocked by RTV or lose rust that collected there? System trapped air. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 24 minutes ago, NC-car-guy said: Radiator was taken to a local shop that several car guys recommended. It was boiled. Flow tested and leak tested. They said slow was good and there was one spot on the interior of the tubes that smoked a little in the leak check. He said that it was so minor id never notice but that it was an indication that the metal was thin. Maybe all the car needs is a radiator? But I'm out of money, out of patience.... I understand the out of money! And tired. My money is on the radiator, speaking from many years of experiences. Try this. get the car hot enough the thermostat is open and water circulating. Spray the front of the radiator with a garden hose. Observe the drying pattern. Does it dry evenly? Is one side MUCH slower than the rest? As Willie says, report back. As an engineer I once worked under said " we can find the problem, boys. This ain't no ouija board". Percy Shook, 1964. Ben 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Ben Bruce aka First Born said: I understand the out of money! And tired. My money is on the radiator, speaking from many years of experiences. Try this. get the car hot enough the thermostat is open and water circulating. Spray the front of the radiator with a garden hose. Observe the drying pattern. Does it dry evenly? Is one side MUCH slower than the rest? As Willie says, report back. As an engineer I once worked under said " we can find the problem, boys. This ain't no ouija board". Percy Shook, 1964. Ben I really wanted a 55. This was soo nice looking I thought it was a chance to have my 1st real quality car, even if not my 1st choice of year. One that I could show off without car guys looking down at me. It's just fought me so much, I've lost interest. I will try my other radiator as I got it from a driver. Car will still be for sale. Edited June 6, 2020 by NC-car-guy (see edit history) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 What's the status of the transmission? ie not going into reverse at times ? and please refresh my memory the engine and tranny mounts are for sure GOOD and properly installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 3 hours ago, avgwarhawk said: The Oring over the water pump to t-stat possibly blocked by RTV or lose rust that collected there? This^ 3 hours ago, avgwarhawk said: System trapped air. and maybe this ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 3 hours ago, MrEarl said: What's the status of the transmission? ie not going into reverse at times ? and please refresh my memory the engine and tranny mounts are for sure GOOD and properly installed? Yes the mounts were good. Changed them anyway. Reverse happens if you run the selector up and down a few times and when you go to reverse you have to sort of slam it. Maybe the linkage is bent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, MrEarl said: This^ and maybe this ^ Looked clear when I last had it open this week. And I burped the car once I filled her back up with water. Edited June 6, 2020 by NC-car-guy (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 Swapped radiators today. Was good for 15 miles... Then she started climbing and puked. Water neck read 230. Fully washed and waxed today. P.s. it takes a full tub of turtle wax! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, NC-car-guy said: Swapped radiators today. Was good for 15 miles... Then she started climbing and puked. Water neck read 230. and that was the radiator your shop boiled and gave good report on right. You've said several times that it idles for 30 minutes with no overheat problem but apparently overheats at higher rpm on the road. That sounds like flow or water pump problem yet the wp was a rebuilt from Russ? hmmmmmmmm There has got to be a blockage SOMEWHERE. I think I asked before but have you visually peered into the crossover pipe. I have removed these from parts vars where they were so rusted there was only a pea sized hole that would have been letting coolant through. Any possibility of an incorrect head gasket installation. ? 22 minutes ago, NC-car-guy said: Fully washed and waxed today. P.s. it takes a full tub of turtle wax! Swapped a radiator and fully washed and waxed and it's only mid afternoon. You've been busy!!! Edited June 6, 2020 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 So I can't find it in Hagerty and no sold listings on eBay.. But here she is. I put a price since that's required, but make an offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 Any sources for a new vacuum advance... Fusick is out of stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 1 hour ago, NC-car-guy said: Any sources for a new vacuum advance... Fusick is out of stock. Have you tried CARS? EBAY? If same as 57 I probably have an extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 eBay is probably your best bet for one of those. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 When did the vacuum advance quit working maybe that's why it's getting hot. I can rebuild your old one if you have the time to wait for it. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 15 hours ago, old-tank said: When did the vacuum advance quit working maybe that's why it's getting hot. I can rebuild your old one if you have the time to wait for it. Thanks! I got 5 of these suckers here and not a one holds... I'll let ya know if I need to send one your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Another choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, old-tank said: Another choice. Wow. That's super reasonable compared to other vendors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Faster and maybe cheaper than me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 15 hours ago, old-tank said: Faster and maybe cheaper than me. Prettier too. 😘 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 4 hours ago, buick5563 said: Prettier too. 😘 I'm sensing the love here. LOL 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 New vacuum advance installed. 40 miles today in the 45-50 mph range. Stayed under N on the gauge. Even floored it a few times. Currently about 90 degrees out. Went driving again. Again stayed under normal. Floored it again and it started to climb a bit above the N. Pulled into the house and parked. Revved it a little and the temp came down some. Didn't get the runaway overheat like before. Gonna let it cool, check my filter then put actual coolant in with wetter water. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 1 hour ago, NC-car-guy said: New vacuum advance installed. 40 miles today in the 45-50 mph range. Stayed under N on the gauge. Even floored it a few times. Currently about 90 degrees out. Went driving again. Again stayed under normal. Floored it again and it started to climb a bit above the N. Pulled into the house and parked. Revved it a little and the temp came down some. Didn't get the runaway overheat like before. Gonna let it cool, check my filter then put actual coolant in with wetter water. It's normal from my experience to go a tad past N on a hot day. My 57 will under those conditions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Sounds good so far! What’s the temperature gun readings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 190 at water neck 180 at front of heads 220 at the intake 185-190 at rear of heads 194 on the block by the petcock 176 top tank 120 bottom tank 165 water pump Needle moves up towards H as she heat-soaks after shut down. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 7 minutes ago, NC-car-guy said: 190 at water neck With what thermostat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 12 minutes ago, MrEarl said: With what thermostat? 160 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Appears you have it solved. If I'm getting down the highway my needle will be just above the N. At a stop light for a good amount of time she will climb to the top of the white line that indicates normal range. Never out of the normal line area. No puking up coolant. Running a 180 t-stat. Your numbers with the heat gun are similar to my numbers. I happened to check this weekend after a very hot 44 mile highway run with a good 20 minutes of stop and go traffic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 If I am reading this correctly, the vacuum advance cured the overheating? Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 57 minutes ago, Ben Bruce aka First Born said: If I am reading this correctly, the vacuum advance cured the overheating? Ben Yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 11 minutes ago, NC-car-guy said: Yes I would say without a doubt the removal of the scale and using the filter to catch it made a difference as well! I'm glad it is sorted. Maybe Buttercup will find good graces and stay in your barn. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 (edited) 18 hours ago, avgwarhawk said: I would say without a doubt the removal of the scale and using the filter to catch it made a difference as well! I'm glad it is sorted. Maybe Buttercup will find good graces and stay in your barn. I dunno. Drove it to work today, cool morning so I figured I was safe. 15 miles at 55 mph on back roads. Temp gauge stayed well below N. View from my cubicle: Edited June 26, 2020 by NC-car-guy (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 On 6/21/2020 at 4:15 PM, NC-car-guy said: Needle moves up towards H as she heat-soaks after shut down. That's normal. Those temp readings sound good to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, NC-car-guy said: I dunno. Drove it to work today, cool morning so I figured I was safe. 15 miles at 55 mph on back roads. Temp gauge stayed well below N. View from my cubicle: Look at that! You can gaze upon her cool beauty from your cubicle sweet cubicle. Funny part is, her interior is larger than your cubicle!! You know she is saying, "Let's motorvate!" Edited June 26, 2020 by avgwarhawk (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 2 hours ago, NC-car-guy said: I dunno. Drove it to work today, cool morning so I figured I was safe. 15 miles at 55 mph on back roads. Temp gauge stayed well below N. View from my cubicle: Coolest car in the lot by far! 👍 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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