Alan -
If you have a 190 deg thermostat, your car will run at this
temperature. Swap to a 180, and it should be better. Also consider
your guage may be a bit inaccurate.
Confirm this stuff first before getting too deep into something else.
Good luck -
Alan
On 8/12/11, Alan Grossman <agrossman at pacific.net> wrote:
> I have this new to me '58 100 6. Has been "restored' by po, but I have no
> reciepts.
> Hits about 200 on the gauge after moderate driving in mid 80s ambient
> weather.
> Does not seem to get much hotter at idle. Fan belt is tight. Looking in thru
> the radiator filler tubes look open and fresh as far as I can see. I haven't
> checked timing, but the car starts on the button, and does not detonate, so
> I
> don't think it is off enough to cause problems. Rolls well, so I don't think
> I
> have a binding brake.
>
> Looking for some insight/direction.
>
> Thanks, Alan
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