HOT-RUNNING CAMARO
Q: I own a 1976 Camaro with a 350 V-8 that is bored .060-inch over and fitted with L98 Corvette aluminum cylinder heads. My problem is that, with a 180-degree F thermostat, the coolant runs 170 degrees F going down the road, but when I come to a stop light, the temperature will start to go up, sometimes as much as 30 degrees F in a short time — perhaps only two minutes. Once driving, the temperature will go back down. I have changed everything including a high-flow water pump and a new four-row radiator that retains the stock shroud. I also changed the temperature gauge. All pulleys are stock. The fan is a steel six-blade type that is spaced just outside of the shroud. If you hold a paper towel six inches from the grille, it will get pulled in. The car runs great, but I am always worried about getting stuck in traffic. I do not want to revert to electric fans since I like the stock look.
Harry Rosen
