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| | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 322 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 322 | I am unable to get my operating temp above 165 degrees even after 2 or 3 different thermostats. they are all 180 degree units and bought from different FLAPS. the only time that the temp will get anywhere near 180 is when sitting/idling for a long period of time and then quickly drops down to 165 when driving resumes.
I am sure that my radiator needs to be recored/replaced as there is some leakage of steam and it is discolored from the leakage.
Is that leak the reason or do I need to look elsewhere?
Chuck
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1950 3100 w/57 235
Patrick’s Saginaw 4 speed and 3:55 rear end
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