Quote Originally Posted by ltidwell
Running between 180-200 but occasionally I get close to 230.. worried me a bit, do you think this is because when I replaced my water pump I added plain ol' water for the day? Maybe it boils faster/easier than anit-freeze and water mix? i will be mixing and trying again. What is average? I have a new radiator and an electric fan running.

1965 Impala SS w/ 327
OF COURSE IT WILL RUN SOME WHAT HOTTER AT IDLE.... AND I THINK YOU SHOULD RE- EVALUATE THE TEMPERTURE AFTER YOU PUT THE CORRECT FLUIDS IN.YOU PUT PLEASE HELP ME TOO:IM TRING TO BUILD ME A HOMEMADE FAN SHROUD FOR MY S 10 V8 TRUCK ANY ONE HAVE ANY IDEALS?