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Old 06-10-2013, 02:43 PM   #1
bluesguy
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Default flathead overheating/maybe

this is my first post. i have a custom 50 / 2 door sedan flathead v8 8BA motor. i think its overheating . but i cant find any info. on operating temp.
details. new thermostats water pumps are 4 years old . installed a new 4 row radiator . installed a new flex fan . running on the streets 80 degree day the temp is 190 if i let it idle it climbs to 200. ? some have suggested a push secondary fan / or a fan shroud. any suggestions

thank you /bluesguy
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