Thread: Few quick questions now that my 1970 is finally running.
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Old 07-24-2010, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by traumadoe View Post
Thanks everyone for the quick responses!

I will try a new radiator cap, it is likely the only part of the cooling system that has not been replaced! Thanks!

I don't have a tach in the car, it just sounds to me like it's working really hard. It may be that I am not used to what the car can handle. Everything above the engine block itself is new and professionally installed so I assume it is all as it should be. The car doesn't knock or rattle, it just sounds like it's really wound up. What kind of RPM range can a W114 SOHC handle?
The engine will easily handle 6000 rpm.

You might consider having a pressure check done on the cooling system and take the radiator to a shop to make sure there are no leaks.
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