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I have a 1958 Vette - that constantly runs hot, installed a new thermostat, had the radiator rodded out and it still runs hot? Has anyone has this similar problems? Does anyone have any suggestions?
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When you say "running hot", are you only looking at the temperature gauge? It could be the sending unit and/or gauge. I would suggest using an IR temperature gun to verify actual water temp.
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You might have one of the replacement senders that reads too high. Supposedly the new repros fixed that problem.

http://www.parts123.com/corvettecent...50e&ukey=45011

http://www.parts123.com/corvettecent...50e&ukey=45132

http://www.parts123.com/corvettecent...50e&ukey=45235
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