b-body-bob
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The new engine definitely has an overheating problem - it pegged the mechanical gauge Saturday.
I've validated the gauge with a hand-held IR thermometer so I know it really did get that hot. I got distracted Sunday before I checked that the new thermostat is opening.
The car had an overheating problem with the 400 in it too, so I'm giving the radiator some side eye since it's the one part that was there for both engines.
I disassembled the distributor and lubed the weights and pivots but that didn't help because the engine was still liable to gain idle RPM over time.
The engine runs good, sounds good, might need new rockers. I can hear a ticking and those 273 rockers might be worn out.
I've validated the gauge with a hand-held IR thermometer so I know it really did get that hot. I got distracted Sunday before I checked that the new thermostat is opening.
The car had an overheating problem with the 400 in it too, so I'm giving the radiator some side eye since it's the one part that was there for both engines.
I disassembled the distributor and lubed the weights and pivots but that didn't help because the engine was still liable to gain idle RPM over time.
The engine runs good, sounds good, might need new rockers. I can hear a ticking and those 273 rockers might be worn out.
