Installation of Temp Gauge

[barkleydave]

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

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by barkleydave

...check radiator fluid temp 10 min. after sitting with a real temp gauge (long stem scientific) Was at 160+ Pegged meter.

Your coolant temperature will normally increase after you shut off the engine. My A temp usually runs ~165°F while moving but when I shut 'er down it with no circulation it will climb to 190°F.