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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: norwegen jet on September 20, 2015, 10:06:55 AM

Title: Ford 460 cooling
Post by: norwegen jet on September 20, 2015, 10:06:55 AM

hi.is new to the forum.i have a jet boat with a  ford 460 engine.JE  berkeley pump.I dont use a termostat .and it runs too cold.water is cold in norway  ;D .i whant to get the temperature up.

Title: Re: Ford 460 cooling
Post by: norwegen jet on September 20, 2015, 10:36:35 AM

ford 460

Title: Re: Ford 460 cooling
Post by: GT Jets on September 20, 2015, 12:54:15 PM

Can you find a water pump for a Ford 460?
It's pretty normal for these to run about 140°F (60°C). How cold does yours run?  Norway?  Now that's awesome.  Welcome!

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Title: Re: Ford 460 cooling
Post by: norwegen jet on September 21, 2015, 04:06:58 AM

Thank you. I have to order it.maybe 20-30 *c .i was thinking a pressur regulator.?


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Title: Re: Ford 460 cooling
Post by: GT Jets on September 21, 2015, 07:35:10 AM

Quote from: norwegen jet on September 21, 2015, 04:06:58 AM

Thank you. I have to order it.maybe 20-30 *c .i was thinking a pressur regulator.?


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It's my opinion that with a closed cooling system that our would be completely unnecessary.

Throttle down the water flow a little and see what happens.

GT

Title: Re: Ford 460 cooling
Post by: norwegen jet on September 23, 2015, 03:43:37 AM

I dont have a valve.do you have a picturs Off on.?maybe i can make one.😊


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Title: Re: Ford 460 cooling
Post by: mash on it on September 23, 2015, 08:28:53 AM

One of these:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-2-in-Brass-FIP-x-FIP-Gate-Valve-170-2-12-EB/205816192 (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-2-in-Brass-FIP-x-FIP-Gate-Valve-170-2-12-EB/205816192)

Dan'l

Title: Re: Ford 460 cooling
Post by: norwegen jet on September 30, 2015, 11:01:42 AM

Thanks:-) anybody use the Termostat kit from CP performance.?

Title: Re: Ford 460 cooling
Post by: norwegen jet on October 09, 2015, 11:36:31 AM

hi.then was the gate valve assembled and tested today.i dont get more then 104°F :banghead:.is a little unsure if the temperature sensor is the right place.it stands on the intake.

Title: Re: Ford 460 cooling
Post by: norwegen jet on October 09, 2015, 11:41:05 AM

Temp


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Title: Re: Ford 460 cooling
Post by: norwegen jet on October 09, 2015, 11:44:23 AM

Ford 460


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Title: Re: Ford 460 cooling
Post by: mash on it on October 10, 2015, 12:01:20 AM

Quote from: norwegen jet on October 09, 2015, 11:36:31 AM

hi.then was the gate valve assembled and tested today.i dont get more then 104°F :banghead:.is a little unsure if the temperature sensor is the right place.it stands on the intake.

The gate valve should be about 1.5 to 2 turns closed from wide open.
At the dock, idling, SLOWLY close the valve till it's at a stable ~150*F (65*C)
Cruise temp should read 135*-140*F (57*C-60*C) or so...

Dan'l

Title: Re: Ford 460 cooling
Post by: norwegen jet on October 10, 2015, 01:57:36 AM

ok.the gate valv i used was 1\2. i see the 3\4 valve its recommended.?

Title: Re: Ford 460 cooling
Post by: GT Jets on October 10, 2015, 08:08:42 AM

Quote from: norwegen jet on October 10, 2015, 01:57:36 AM

ok.the gate valv i used was 1\2. i see the 3\4 valve its recommended.?

The reason I like a 3/4" valve is because I feel it affords a better range of flow.

It's just less temperamental.

The proper way to adjust it is to let the engine idle (has to be in the water) and slowly start to close the valve down,  the temperature should start to rise,  once it gets near 140°F- 150°F your should be good.

Take it for a spin and you will likely see the temp drop to between 120°F and 140°F.

If it gets way too cold,  you will need to reduce your outlet fitting inside diameter slightly.

GT

Title: Re: Ford 460 cooling
Post by: norwegen jet on October 10, 2015, 10:53:52 AM

i will trye too adjust it more..and see what temp i get.what will the right place too install ther temp sensor gt jets.?

Title: Re: Ford 460 cooling
Post by: norwegen jet on October 10, 2015, 10:57:04 AM

Temp sensor


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Title: Re: Ford 460 cooling
Post by: GT Jets on October 10, 2015, 11:02:18 AM

Quote from: norwegen jet on October 10, 2015, 10:57:04 AM

Temp sensor


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That should work aces. Pretty normal.

GT