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#27670 07/27/2004 4:32 AM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | I'm going to have to disagree with it being normal to overheat. I keep a 180* thermostat in my 52. I have hauled one to two ton loads in 100 to 105* weather for 15 miles, my temp gauge has stayed between 180 and 190. Something isn't right if you're overheating like that.
Things that can cause overheating include:
carb mixture too lean
valves not adjusted correctly
radiator partially plugged
block water passages plugged
water pump impeller erosion
water pump turning too fast, not allowing proper heat transfer
intake manifold leak
faulty thermostat
I would start by hooking up a vacuum gauge for a low-tech engine diagnosis. They cost about $15 and usually have an instruction sheet that tells what the different readings mean.
Fred
52 3600
69 C-10
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