Engine temp

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1320nut
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Engine temp

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Just checking to see, what temp range, should a 390 engine run? while cruising? mine seems to climb up to 205?
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vince
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Re: Engine temp

Post by vince »

In the summer time 205 is not so bad >5-10% over t-stat setting. If it continues to climb even very slowly, I'd start checking flow issues.
'66 Convertible, 428, in progress
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