<VV> engine temp crossing the desert

[PatioMatt at aol.com]

Common sense says YES, remove the lower shrouds....us in the SW  have  always 
seen this work well.
 
Then drive in the early mornings  and late 5pm-9pm?   Take a  Cool break 
during the day!
 
You're only looking at 1 night on the road.
 
I'd try to get to Vegas by noon... then leave in the evening...hopefully  not 
broke!! GGGG
 
Matt Nall
 
 
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In a message dated 5/21/2008 7:10:44 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
shortle556 at earthlink.net writes:

Hey  All,
I am getting my 1963 Rampside 95HP,3.55, powerglide ready  to drive to 
Ventura next month (about 850 miles). I am most concerned with  going thru the 
desert. My cylinder head temp gauge sits just over 350 while  driving. I am running 
the Otto Parts oil pan and valve covers and Clarks  finned trans pan with the 
stock FC trans cooler.I also have the 12 plate  engine oil cooler with both 
side covers.
Should I drive with  lower shrouds removed? Should I drive in the middle of 
the night? Anybody have  any suggestions on what I can do to make this trip a 
success?
As always, I  thank you all.
Timothy Shortle in Durango  Colorado






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