Joe F
Hi Miles, Lo Maintenance
(Also posted on Mirafiori)
My 1980 Spider w/weber has had a complete motor rebuild (great job Beek!). The motor runs great and strong and as long as I keep moving, the temp stays at 190.
However, waiting for a light or idling, the temp gauge rapidly runs up past the 190 to almost (but not touching) the red zone. When I get underway, the gauge falls back to 190 in a minute. The fan kicks in when the gauge is halfway to the 260 mark but seems to have no effect on the temp. Only moving, and the faster the better, brings the temp back to 190. I have installed the "high efficiency" fan from Auto Ricambi but I haven't noticed any difference.
I have tried bleeding by squeezing hoses, but I have not noticed any air escaping. I have struggled with over temps with my X-1/9 for years before finally changing the thermostat housing which solved that issue. I live with my 124 in SW Florida and I am very concerned about keeping it cool.
Any help or advise will be appreciated.
My 1980 Spider w/weber has had a complete motor rebuild (great job Beek!). The motor runs great and strong and as long as I keep moving, the temp stays at 190.
However, waiting for a light or idling, the temp gauge rapidly runs up past the 190 to almost (but not touching) the red zone. When I get underway, the gauge falls back to 190 in a minute. The fan kicks in when the gauge is halfway to the 260 mark but seems to have no effect on the temp. Only moving, and the faster the better, brings the temp back to 190. I have installed the "high efficiency" fan from Auto Ricambi but I haven't noticed any difference.
I have tried bleeding by squeezing hoses, but I have not noticed any air escaping. I have struggled with over temps with my X-1/9 for years before finally changing the thermostat housing which solved that issue. I live with my 124 in SW Florida and I am very concerned about keeping it cool.
Any help or advise will be appreciated.