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Old 09-04-2022, 08:53 PM   #6
SoCalCoupe
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Default Re: Running hot, where do I start the fix?

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Originally Posted by Floyd View Post
nothing is more accurate and reliable then the Ford installed King Seeley temp gage and sender if it is properly wired and functioning. Aftermarket stuff is junk.

As mentioned, get an infrared heat gun at Harbor Freight or somewhere and use it to measure the water temp in the top tank with the cap off. You have a temp sensing problem first.

What Floyd said.


I had the same symptoms, bought the temperature gun, followed Floyd's steps to see what was really going on.


Can't guarantee what you'll find, but in my case, matching the indication on the 75 year old dashboard to the reality of a 21st century temperature gun was the answer to the problem.


Good luck!


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