Thread: 454 Overheating
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09-09-2003 08:13 AM #1
454 Overheating
New 454 overheats after warmup very gradually. Have new everything, High Volume Pump, Aluminum Radiator, Brand new engine, New Thermostat, hoses. Ran compression all at between 248 and 250 lbs, Tested with 15 lbs in cooling system, no leakage, no water in oil, no oil in water. Engine runs fine until about 240 degrees, no misses, starts easily, shuts off fine, until very hot. Have good movement of coolant in radiator. Plugs a little fuel fouled, none more than another. runs for about 15 minutes before steadily climbing about 2 degrees per minute until too hot. Any ideas, other than start over?
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