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New2modelA · 04-19-2020, 09:28 AM

Funny, I did not notice! Goes to show that some questions are relevant, no matter what the date!

Anyways, I am thinking that if an engine has been built correctly & the cooling is as good as it would ever be, then that engine is going to run where it is comfortable....That's just me.

I say that because I had a built 460 V8 that loved 210 degrees! No matter what I did to bring the temp down, it ran there all day long!

I had a question within my original reply, which was:

What is the most accurate way to judge engine operating temp & why...via Oil Temp OR Coolant Temp?

Regards,
Chris Kennedy

04-19-2020, 09:28 AM	#22
New2modelA Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Delaware, Ohio Posts: 14	Re: Correct flathead operating temperature? Funny, I did not notice! Goes to show that some questions are relevant, no matter what the date! Anyways, I am thinking that if an engine has been built correctly & the cooling is as good as it would ever be, then that engine is going to run where it is comfortable....That's just me. I say that because I had a built 460 V8 that loved 210 degrees! No matter what I did to bring the temp down, it ran there all day long! I had a question within my original reply, which was: What is the most accurate way to judge engine operating temp & why...via Oil Temp OR Coolant Temp? Regards, Chris Kennedy