The Ford Barn

barkleydave · 03-11-2015, 05:23 PM

Ok weather improving.... took truck out for a short run. (3 miles or so) Outside temp 63 degrees. Ran well had mixture 1/2 open. Ran 40 mph for a mile then pulled into a large parking lot and ran slowing for about 5 min. Gauge was reading just above 165 or so. Headed back on HWY and temp continued to climb to the upper limit of the green. No steam... no overflow no leaks... check radiator fluid temp 10 min. after sitting with a real temp gauge (long stem scientific) Was at 160+ Pegged meter.

Truck has new radiator.. new water pump and fresh antifreeze.

Question: is this normal temp ?

Before I put in the gauge I ran the truck 50 miles at 45 mph and the moto meter never moved. No overheat or loss of fluid.

I am guessing it was running around 180 degrees.

Opinions welcome

03-11-2015, 05:23 PM	#25
barkleydave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 502	Re: Installation of Temp Gauge Ok weather improving.... took truck out for a short run. (3 miles or so) Outside temp 63 degrees. Ran well had mixture 1/2 open. Ran 40 mph for a mile then pulled into a large parking lot and ran slowing for about 5 min. Gauge was reading just above 165 or so. Headed back on HWY and temp continued to climb to the upper limit of the green. No steam... no overflow no leaks... check radiator fluid temp 10 min. after sitting with a real temp gauge (long stem scientific) Was at 160+ Pegged meter. Truck has new radiator.. new water pump and fresh antifreeze. Question: is this normal temp ? Before I put in the gauge I ran the truck 50 miles at 45 mph and the moto meter never moved. No overheat or loss of fluid. I am guessing it was running around 180 degrees. Opinions welcome