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Old 07-27-2013, 09:43 AM   #58
G.M.
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Default Re: Overheating Flathead

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Originally Posted by 38 Ford Guy View Post
For those of you without T-Stats how does it cool on the highway? What is the engine temp in cooler weather? My concern in 50 degree weather the motor would not reach a good operating temperature. I have Skips pumps and the T-Stats he recommended and I still run at 220 on a warm day. Trying to decided if removing stats might fix it.
38 what year car and what is the temperature at highway speeds. These old Fords have a poor fan and don't like heavy stop and go traffic or idling
on hot days. You also need to be able to fill the radiator and maintain a full system. If your radiator has the over flow of the top tank you need Skips 3 lb pressure valve. G.M.
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