but there is still 30 years of crap in there.
overheating
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overheating
got a 85 vette at what temp is the danger point and what is normal temp, around 40 to 45 mph it runs 195 to 205 when i get into a town it goes up to 225 to 235 , antifreeze ok, at what point do i worry.
thanks gspur1
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Those temps are normal, and you have iron heads, so you can handle more heat than the aluminum head without danger of head gaskets, but if it gets to 250-260 I'd pull over and shut it off.
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