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groundbound64 · 07-15-2013, 06:41 PM

Hey All,

I've got a 64 with early 80's 350cid, new themostat (180deg 2 weeks ago), new re-cored rad, newer cap (fall2012) and new coolant. The issue I'm having is.... went I start up my truck coolant start to come out the overflow pipe ( i don't have a bottle yet), temp gauge reads around 180-190. I used laser temp reader, it read 180-190. So, I assume the gauge it working. Another issue is when I turn my truck off coolant pisses out the overflow pipe.. I was thinking I have a air bubble in the system.. Is 180 deg a good running temp??? Any thoughts??

07-15-2013, 06:41 PM	#1
groundbound64 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Greely, On, Canada Posts: 89	Rad, Engine Temp Questions Hey All, I've got a 64 with early 80's 350cid, new themostat (180deg 2 weeks ago), new re-cored rad, newer cap (fall2012) and new coolant. The issue I'm having is.... went I start up my truck coolant start to come out the overflow pipe ( i don't have a bottle yet), temp gauge reads around 180-190. I used laser temp reader, it read 180-190. So, I assume the gauge it working. Another issue is when I turn my truck off coolant pisses out the overflow pipe.. I was thinking I have a air bubble in the system.. Is 180 deg a good running temp??? Any thoughts?? __________________ 64 C10 Stepside 350/4psd Driver/Project on air. Dom bags, Dual Viair and AccuAir 08 Ford F150 Limited- F-word ! Daily Driver .......................____ ..........._______l/ \____ ...........\|_/(0)\_ll____/(0)_l.



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