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Old 08-18-2018, 06:41 PM   #2
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Re: Overheating?

Did it boil over when you removed the cap after shutting it off? Is the radiator in the stock 6 location? When I put in my first V8 it ran hot with the radiator in 6 location. Added a shroud and it worked a lot better. If you are running a stock radiator make sure the cap is 7#.
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