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Old 01-06-2018, 11:34 PM   #7
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Re: 71 350 running hot coolant backup up problem

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Originally Posted by harpo231 View Post
215 not hot
I disagree, I appreciate the feedback and please note I am not trying to argue. I have a 1974 GMC as well 350 as well it has a 180 thermostat with Vortec heads and even on 100 F days it purs at 185 degrees max unless something is wrong then it starts to climb

In the January 2014 Hot Rod magazine Hot Rod To The Rescue article called "Malcom Dunk's '65 Chevy El Camino Overheats the guy brings it in because the car cruises at 210-215 degrees... etc. etc.

Its a good read, they fix it with an aluminum radiator and an electric fan so it runs at 180, I think that's a bit drastic for my case, but I will find a happy medium somewhere in the neighborhood of 195.
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