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Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly
Well my truck is giving me a couple problems, so I have postponed putting the headers on until I can get them sorted out. Maybe someone here can tell me if these things are related or give some other advice.
- Temp gauge reads hot and moves around a lot. It doesn't bounce, it goes up when you drive, and cools down when you idle. According to the infrared thermometer pointed at the thermostat housing, the engine stays between 185-200 degrees in the driveway at idle or at higher rpm. I wish I had some help to see if the gauge moves with the actual temp.
- Today with the engine running, the fusible link between the battery + and the fender distribution block melted and smoked. I replaced it and it started to melt again right away. No obvious shorts, the temp sensor wire appears fine as well as distributor, starter, and alternator wires.
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