How hot does your C3 run?

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Jul 20, 2005 | 10:17 PM

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JGreen

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From: Palmyra NY

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Originally Posted by R 73 454

You did make sure to "burp" the coolant as you filled it, right? I leave the coolant sending units and stat out when filling the coolant. The first time I fired my 454 up NOT using this procedure I watched the plastic wire seperator melt before my eyes. An air pocket in the head can stay trapped a long time. My '73 454 with A/C (notoriously hot combination) runs around 190, however on a slow cruise night with lots of stoplights will keep my eye glued to temp guage, teakettle! What year is your car, I missed it if you stated it. (lot of replies!)

75. I don't think I have burped the system. One thing I notive is that the upper hose feels like it has quite a bit of pressure, but there is never a change in my overflow tank.

Jul 21, 2005 | 01:40 AM

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gator79

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From: Jennings LA

water wetter

anyone ever try redline water wetter or that 40 below additive? do either of theese work? sure would be a simple solution.

Jul 22, 2005 | 06:16 PM

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Johnny Whitney

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engine temp

I've been wondering the same thing about the temp gauge. Mine is the original gauge and it shows between 200/210 normal and sneaks up to 230 with the a/c on.

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