Water Temp
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Water Temp
Hey guys i have a 74 stingray with a 350. I am noticing that the temp is over 200 approx 200-210 while under normal driving conditions in the summer. Does anyone know the correct temp for this engine to operate under?? I have replaced the thermostat with a 180.....The car only has 40k on it. Is there a chance the radiator could be stopped up ??? thanks alot
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by WVUFELLA
Hey guys i have a 74 stingray with a 350. I am noticing that the temp is over 200 approx 200-210 while under normal driving conditions in the summer. Does anyone know the correct temp for this engine to operate under?? I have replaced the thermostat with a 180.....The car only has 40k on it. Is there a chance the radiator could be stopped up ??? thanks alot
I was having the same problem (and worse) with my '74....until I added a manual sender/guage (under the hood). The REAL temp was 185. Overheating problem solved!
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That is cool for a C-3, I wish mine ran that cool. Mine pegs the gauge at highway speeds, needless to say, I try to stay off the highway until I can get it under control.
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by icanfixitforyou
That is cool for a C-3, I wish mine ran that cool. Mine pegs the gauge at highway speeds, needless to say, I try to stay off the highway until I can get it under control.
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by Cobaltblue 72
What exactly is manual sender/guage (under the hood) and where can I buy one?
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Manual water temp guages can be found just about anywhere...I bought a typical unit from AutoZone ($14?) and another type from Jeg's:
Drifting
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From: Downey California
Originally Posted by TonySinclair
A manual sender is one that measures the temp with a probe and sends the signal "manually" up a pipe (usually covered with a metal winding) to the guage. An electric sender uses changes in resistance to send an electrical charge up a wire to the guage.
Manual water temp guages can be found just about anywhere...I bought a typical unit from AutoZone ($14?) and another type from Jeg's:
Manual water temp guages can be found just about anywhere...I bought a typical unit from AutoZone ($14?) and another type from Jeg's:
Thats what I got 
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Drifting
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From: Downey California
Originally Posted by TonySinclair
I have mine mounted in the WP, too. It runs a few degrees cooler than the other guage (mounted in the head). Same for you?
