My GMC had similar problems when running at high speed in hot weather. I
never really figured it out, but the problem went away when I put in a 4-row
pressurized (5 lb) core.
Jack / Winter Park FL (only 92 today)
----- Original Message -----
From: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
To: oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 1999 3:32 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Runnig Hot
> Seems like I have lot's of questions since I got my truck back on the
> road. I did some highway driving today in 100 degree heat and noticed
> the truck ran about 200 and still creeping up up a little after about a
> half hour at highway speed. Got off the highway and it went back to
> 185/190. I run a 180 thermostat. When you shut it down or sit stopped it
> goes to 212 but doesn't boil over. Are these temps normal in this
> weather?
>
> TIA
>
> Grant 50 3100
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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