Running hot

BlairGreen

BlairGreen

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My 80 is getting hot to touch the cylinder in just like 5 min of riding I ran it with the rad cap off and I can see coolant moving and more moves as I rev it and I looked at the water pump and the fins are good so is it normal for it to burn after a 5 min ride
 
Check the oil and make sure you're not losing coolant at the water pump seal. The oil will be grey if that's the problem.

Like Blaaster said, make sure the radiator is clear and not full of mud.

Test the radiator cap. You should be able to test the cap by blowing into the overflow tube. You should not be able to pass air into the system.

Change the head gasket.

What are you running for coolant?
 
OConnor Racing said:
Check the oil and make sure you're not losing coolant at the water pump seal. The oil will be grey if that's the problem.

Like Blaaster said, make sure the radiator is clear and not full of mud.

Test the radiator cap. You should be able to test the cap by blowing into the overflow tube. You should not be able to pass air into the system.

Change the head gasket.

What are you running for coolant?
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Running a premixed 50/50 rad is clear as I rev the motor at idle it circulates more and more so its working ok but I did notice the water pump is in good condition but when I kick it with the hose off the coolant stays in the water pump cover even though the impeller spins
 
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