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| | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 863 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 863 | I have noticed that after I shut my 1949 Chevrolet 1/2 truck down (216 cu.in.) after idling 15-20 minutes that the temperature gauge goes up to 212 degrees. Is this normal? While it is running the temp stays between 180 and 190. New aluminum radiator, new hoses, new 160 degree thermostat, new 14.5" cooling fan. Flushed the system and got a bunch of sludge from the engine drain. Ran water trough until it all ran clear. 50/50 antifreeze mixture. Checked for leaks and no leaks detected. Any ideas?
Tim
"Pay attention to the details! It ALWAYS pays off."
1949 Chevrolet 3100 Series 1/2 ton Pickup
1964 Chevrolet C10 (Ol' Yella) (SOLD)
1958 Chevrolet Biscayne 2 door (SOLD)
1970 VW Beetle
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,743 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,743 | Perfectly normal. That's a huge chunk of hot cast iron right under the temp sensor, with coolant not circulating. Of course the temperature at the sensor is going to respond to the stagnant coolant. If it's not puking coolant out of the overflow tube you don't have a problem. If it is, just install a recovery tank and you still don't have a problem. Some folks probably lie awake at night wondering why the kitchen faucets aren't dripping!
What temp does it run out on the road? If it's running 180-190 with a 160 thermostat at highway speed, you don't have enough radiator.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,609 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,609 | The temperature on my 41 rises after shutdown as well. As long as it doesn't boil over I don't believe you have a problem. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 863 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 863 | Not puking out the overflow, but I can hear it gurgling as she cools down. Guess I'm OK!
Thanks.....you guys are the BEST!!
Tim
"Pay attention to the details! It ALWAYS pays off."
1949 Chevrolet 3100 Series 1/2 ton Pickup
1964 Chevrolet C10 (Ol' Yella) (SOLD)
1958 Chevrolet Biscayne 2 door (SOLD)
1970 VW Beetle
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,609 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,609 | You are welcome.
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