Thread: My 350 Isn't Overheating.
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04-08-2006 05:52 AM #6
Maybe it is time to move out of Antarctica.Kidding, just kidding.
I guess what is confusing everybody, if you put a 195 thermostat in an engine, it keeps the water trapped in that engine until it reaches 195, and it doesn't take long to heat the small amount of water that is contained in the cooling passages in a small block chevy. You should start seeing the temp gauge rise within a couple of miles. When you mention too big of a heater, that may be your problem. Perhaps you are turning the heater on too soon. Let the truck come up to temp before you turn it on. After all, a heater core is just another radiator, so if you are diverting water through it too soon, you are effectively bypassing the thermostat.
The other issue is choke. You mention it is opening too soon. Adjust it. There is no reason why your engine should be doing this if everythiing is adjusted right and you are running the 195 thermostat.
I looked at your public profile to see where you live, but it isn't there. Where do you live? Here in Florida we have just the opposite problems with cooling.
Don
I saw last night on fb about John. The world sure lost a great one. I'm going to miss his humor, advice, and perspective from another portion of the world. Rest in Peace Johnboy.
John Norton aka johnboy