Originally Posted By MikeyT
Ok, fan shroud is on, took it for a cruise last night. It seems somewhat better but was still warming up to about right in middle of my factory gau. I think it would of kept going frown

Ok, so shroud helped but did not fix it

Mikey

Ok so parts

Champion 26 radiator 4 core
Fan shroud
17 inch mechanical blade
440souce housing passenger side outlet
440source water pump
Timing 24* initial 34* total


J


Was the cruise around town and stop and go? or rolling 40 MPH plus most of the time? My favorite cooling test is 1) run it on the highway fast as possible without gathering attention of a trooper for at least 10 miles and watch it. Does it stabilize at a reasonable temp? 2) Pull off at the next exit and park with engine running. The engine will be good and warm at that point and watch it. Does it stabilize at a reasonable temp? I would consider 210 F OK in that situation, 220 F marginal.

"Middle of the gauge" does not sound bad but you thought it was still climbing? If there is any question about the gauge, an inexpensive mechanical version from the AP store makes a good diagnostic... even if you tape it to your windshield for test.