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68gmsee · 10-23-2009, 10:33 AM

I agree with the adjusting when warm.

160 seems low. Engines and carbs are made to run hotter than that.
Mine was running slightly higher than I like so I went to 180 degrees, installed an overflow tube (home-made) and now my truck stays at 185-190. That's normal for my truck.

10-23-2009, 10:33 AM	#5
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: idle drop when engine warms up I agree with the adjusting when warm. 160 seems low. Engines and carbs are made to run hotter than that. Mine was running slightly higher than I like so I went to 180 degrees, installed an overflow tube (home-made) and now my truck stays at 185-190. That's normal for my truck.