64K10, We have a mechanical temp gauge hooked up and it reached 220 both times we had it running before we shut it off. My buddy picked up a new cap after the first firing, but I'm not sure if its 7lb. The fan is running and the exhaust is hooked up although not stock. I would hope that the t-stat is right side up but wouldn't swear to it. The heat riser is open, in fact its stuck in the open position(looking for a replacment manifold set-up for this truck) and no the valves have not been re-adjusted as of the second time we got it running.