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Thanks for the replies everyone! And sorry about the delay, have been really busy lately with the semester coming to an end.


rspears:
Ah good point, I'll throw it on my wall of dead parts in...

I appreciate the replies everyone, sounds like this should hopefully be easier than I initially thought.


34_40:
The sleeve style thermostat I bought was rated at 180 F I believe, I'll go check...

I really appreciate the kind words, I can't believe the posters online that are rude to the people that are trying to help them. But you guys truly deserve the appreciation, you're offering me advice...

Took it for a spin to test the new fan position, the temperature still climbed above 210 (before going back down) but this time it didn't reach the redline, it was probably halfway between ideal and...

I thought the spacers were longer but after looking at them they're more like 2.5 inches and .75 inch. I decided to try backing them out and adding two washers (which thankfully I bought earlier...

Just got back with longer bolts, bolted up the other spacer I had and the fan is further in the shroud about an inch or so.

New problem though, now the fan won't turn when I try to start it up....

That is such a relief, I really didn't want to change head gasket. Is it normal for it to be coming out only one pipe though? I mean it comes out the other pipe, but in the video you can see it's a...

Ok cool, I appreciate it, going to the auto parts store soon. Will also look for timing parts, is it running lean causes the engine to run hotter?



Oh that's a relief, I appreciate the advice....

Just checked the cable, it says 4 AWG, which I assume means 4 gauge. I think it's a 45 inch cable. Will look into the grounding cable. Also tried adjusting the timing with the vac gauge, it was a...

It actually happened with the original starter as well, would always fire up cold extremely easy, then once it was hot it would be difficult. If I would go in the store for about 5-10 minutes then...

Oh great, ok will look into OEM starters. Any reliable mini starters? This one I bought is much smaller than the original, which was an extreme pain to remove with both headers and fuel lines in the...

Not sure what size the cable is but it's pretty large, will go see if I can find any markings on it. Both the cable and the battery were replaced around 2-3 years ago. A little elaboration on the...

Bit of an update:

Just tried revving it with the hood open and watching the lower radiator hose, it doesn't really seem to collapse, but maybe that's because it wasn't fully warmed up yet. Will...

I actually do have a vac gauge, will try that right now. I appreciate it! And after testing the hoses by pinching them I think you're definitely on to something.



Interesting, I just went in...

Back to the task at hand

34_40:
Is this the bobbet style?

http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/product_images/8210wb.jpg

If so then that's what I have and I'll go grab a sleeve...

First off, thanks for the replies everyone! You guys are extremely helpful.

Background info:

1980 Camaro Z/28

Rebuilt 350, slightly bigger cam, holley 600 carb, edelbrock intake manifold, hedman headers and exhaust.

Overheated really bad transporting it halfway...