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jemccab · 07-31-2023, 04:43 PM

I have a water temp problem.Water temp is checked at the head outlet. Checked timing 2 times, GAV is at 1/2 to 3/4 open, Cleaned radiator with 3 gal of vinegar over night and back flushed radiator and block. Flow checked radiator from full to empty in 4-5 sec.

Question I have is what water temps should I see with a infared gun at the upper radiator hose and lower radiator hose.
I am seeing 180 deg+- 10deg at top 140 deg +-5deg bottom after 20 min drive.

I see members saying get a infared gun but no real numbers to look to strive to.
Thanks

07-31-2023, 04:43 PM	#1
jemccab Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 13	Water temp problem I have a water temp problem.Water temp is checked at the head outlet. Checked timing 2 times, GAV is at 1/2 to 3/4 open, Cleaned radiator with 3 gal of vinegar over night and back flushed radiator and block. Flow checked radiator from full to empty in 4-5 sec. Question I have is what water temps should I see with a infared gun at the upper radiator hose and lower radiator hose. I am seeing 180 deg+- 10deg at top 140 deg +-5deg bottom after 20 min drive. I see members saying get a infared gun but no real numbers to look to strive to. Thanks