|
Re: How hot do Big Blocks normally run?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Steeveedee
I have a 180° thermostat, but pulling a hill with my travel trailer the engine has gotten up to 260°, which is about as hot as would be allowed.. It helps that there is no air in the system and I had a good cap. I don't like it, and went to a truly heavy duty fan clutch, but haven't taken the trailer out for a camp out since I put that clutch on.
|
I have a 160° I also drilled two 1/16 th bypass holes to help burp the cooling system. But once the stat opens up all the way dont matter. Never use the car when it's cold.
__________________
Mark
72 c20 custom camper Husky edition,
66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark
1969 AMX ,
1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20
1977 Suburban sold
68 anniversary.
|