When my 235 was newly rebuilt it ran a bit on the warm side - not boiling
over, but warmer than normal. After 1000 miles or so it ran cooler. On hot
days it still ran a bit warm. I have since installed 4-row radiator and
plan on a shroud also.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Grant Galbraith [mailto:trks@javanet.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 1999 1:33 PM
> To: oletrucks
> 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
>
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