Could it be that the radiator fluid needs to be change, if so how can i do that?My 65 mustang is overheating in a short period of driving what can be the reason?
The most common things that come to mind are:
Check your coolant level - If it is too low, fill it up with 50/50 mix of anti-freeze coolant and water.
Make sure that there is no blockage to the air that flows across the radiator.
The thermostat could be stuck closed. An easy, cheap repair to replace.
The fan belt that drives the water pump could be missing. Install new fan belt.
The coolant pump could be stuck. Replace the pump. Again, a fairly easy repair.
One nice thing about a '65 Mustang is that not only is it very easy to repair, but also that most repair parts are still available from your Ford dealer. What Ford does not have, there are lots of aftermarket manufacturers that produce excellent repair parts.My 65 mustang is overheating in a short period of driving what can be the reason?
This is a 44 year old car. What is the condition of the radiator? If you havent changed the fluid repeatedly then flush the radiator and change the thermostat. I am betting you may need a new radiator or are low on fluid. If the thermostat is bad it will sometimes collapse the hoses because it creates a vacuum in the radiator. This could also be a waterpump issue. These are relatively cheap, but you could spend 400- 500 on a a waterpump, new radiator, antifreeze and thermostat.My 65 mustang is overheating in a short period of driving what can be the reason?
if over a short distance you mean less than 20 miles it is probably one of the the following 1 the thermostat is stuck 2 the radiator is dirty 3 the water pump is inop. quick and dirty testing with te engine cold make sure the radiator is full look at the belts and (WITH THE ENGINE OFF KEY IN POCKET) check to see if the belt that goes over the pulley in the middle (the one the fan is on) is tight tighten or replace if needed then ok thru the front of the car and see if the fins are blocked with debris/dirt ok next start the eng and very carefully check the upper radiator hose (squeeze it) as the engine warms up the thermostat will not allow water thru the hose until it reaches a certain temp ie most motors of that era are 180-185 rev the motor the hose should try to push your fingers apart if you dont feel any water pressure - like a garden hose- then replace the thermostat about $10 and easy to DIY if not fixed find someone who knows motors and get there help or take it to a shop to have it tested - cheaper than buying a new motor-other things that can cause this lean fuel condition,defective exhaust, incooerct valve/ignition timing etc how this helps GLMy 65 mustang is overheating in a short period of driving what can be the reason?
Could be a bad vacuum advance and some one advanced the timing to get it to idle correctly.Could be restricted water flow in the radiator core.These cars were notorius for over heating when new back in 1965.You might consider placeing a air dam under the bumper frame area to help divert cool air threw the radiator.My 65 mustang is overheating in a short period of driving what can be the reason?
Could be a few things . You might need a new themostat, which is not to hard If there is a reservoir check that the cap is in good condition the worst it could be is a crack inthe block or a head gasket. I'm not a mechanic so keep asking around. I had a chevy malibu and these were some symptom but my car is newer.My 65 mustang is overheating in a short period of driving what can be the reason?
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Thermostat is stuck closed. Easy fix change the radiator cap and the coolant while your at it. My 65 mustang is overheating in a short period of driving what can be the reason?
thermostat or fan
