I have a 1967 Convert w/ 400 - T400 - AC (Texas car)
The engine is recently overhauled and it had a BeCool radiator on it. The temp is manageable at 195 during an 80 degree day just cruising easy.
I would like to put a stock HD radiator in the car along with the stock shroud and new Thermostatic clutch for the fan. The previous owner could not get the car to cool down even with a locked 7 blade fan with a Desert Cooler radiator (brass/copper) with full shroud and no AC condensor.. He ran the timing at 6 BTDC along with 93 octane fuel with octane booster.
While working on the car to do some detailing, I removed the water pump as there was something clanking inside it. Turns our that the clanking was a pair of baffles that were rattling around inside.
After looking over the baffles, they appeared to be pretty restrictive. I have never seen these before and I am curious on a number of points:
1) Are the baffles supposed to rattle? 2) Can either of the two baffle plates (or both) be eliminated for better cooling (flow) ? 3) If the baffles are to stay, is there anything I can / should do to keep them from rattling? From pictures I have seen, there looks to be some sort of gasket around the perimeter of the baffles / plates - can I use RTV instead? 4) I have read the FAQ and used the search engine here. I am curious if there are any other tid-bits to making these cars run cool.
I appreciate any help you folks can give me! Since I lost my job 2 months ago, this car will probably end up being sold to continue keeping a roof over our heads. I hope not though...
