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Old 03-31-2026, 08:39 AM   #12
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Default Re: Best 1956 Fairlane radiator?

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Originally Posted by Ford blue blood View Post
I have for years run with the thought that if it don't puke it ain't hot! The 351C temp gauge is located at the T-stat housing, probably one of the hottest points in the system, so when the thermometer said the outlet temp to the radiator was 195 the gauge read 220. Has a 180 T-stat/12 lb. cap, copper three row with puller fan in a 36 Chevy.
Whatever the outlet to radiator temp on the infared is on my car, it always matches close to the AutoMeter temp gauge inside.

A 351C in a 36 Chevy? Love it! I'll bet that Pi$$es some Chevy lovers off!!
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