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79Cougar302 
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 Topic: Need help--Overheating after 5 miles!!!!Posted: 05-February-2007 at 4:25AM |
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HI ---all I just got a 79 Cougar with 302.
It is also overheating after about 5 miles....I checked the radiator-- I got good flow.....it maybe low on oil......can't check it ......
Where is the engine oil dip stick location??????
I looked all over---I think it is possible missing.............. ....plus little water coming out of the muffler.......it could be a head gasket problem?????? Will that cause the over heating????
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Psquare75
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Posted: 05-February-2007 at 5:19AM |
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Some questions..
1. How do you know you have "good flow"?
2. Dipstick is in the timing cover, front of the distributor on a 302, IIRC.
3. A little water is normal on startup.
Dumb but necessary questions.
Radiator clear in front?
Does it overheat if sitting still?
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Posted: 05-February-2007 at 9:41AM |
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Thanks 75!
I don't know i have good flow ---the top on the radiator is getting hot water is what a meant.
Radiator is clear but I will double check....
Someone suggests it must be the thermostat...
Do you think it could be the problem??
It could I guess be very low on oil........I will search for the dipstick again........
Thanks in advance...........
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Posted: 05-February-2007 at 11:00AM |
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It could very well be the thermostat.
When it's idling, from a cold start, feel the top hose.. it should start out cold, then all of a sudden become very warm.
You may even notice it on the temp gauge.. slowly increasing, until it hits a certain point... then it'll have a slight drop.. and stay steady.
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77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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