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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Lyman, SC
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Too Hot???
I'm trying to figure out if my truck is running too hot.
1972 - 350 auto, 180* thermostat - it's also about 85+ in SC today. Took it for about a 20 minute drive tonight - the second short drive after having everything apart - and it seemed really hot when I got back. The temp gauge was about 1/3 of the way up - creeping towards straight up. When I got back the hoses were nearly too hot to touch and solid as can be. It's the original radiator, but all new hoses. I did shave my heater, and I have a hose in it's place (running from the intake into the water pump). The first drive last week heat stained my intake. It was suggested that I add the heat riser plates (?) which I did this past week. While at it, I also switched from the 195* thermostat to a 180* (I also drilled 3 holes in it). After today's drive, the stain is starting to show back up and it seems to be really hot to the touch. I never noticed how hot it was before I tore it all down, but I think I would have noticed it being this hot. It also shook when I came to a stop and it stalled when I finally did stop. Not sure if this is related or not. Is it too hot? Or is there another problem? Suggestions? Thanks - Matt
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Matt Criswell - Lyman, SC 1972 Chevy Cheyenne SWB - Build: Porterbuilt State 1 Front & Rear, Bolt in Notch, McGaughys 2.5 Drop Spindles, Boyd Welding Fuel Tank UPSTATE SC GM TRUCK CLUB: FACEBOOK WEBSITE |
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