1977 440bb heats up on highway

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Old Aug 11, 2015 | 11:25 AM
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1977 440bb heats up on highway

My girl stays right about at 190 unless I go over 50mph (2700rpm or so) on a warm day. What's your temp on the highway? Is it normal for it to get up over 215? Is it the radical cam? Timing? Running your standard antifreeze and water.

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Old Aug 11, 2015 | 01:39 PM
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What kind of radiator ? Compression ratio ? Water pump pulleys ? thermostat ? Rad shroud ? Gear ratio... all can cause heating
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Old Aug 12, 2015 | 11:55 AM
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Smile See "408 Gets Hot In Traffic" -- below in this section

Originally Posted by Flame
My girl stays right about at 190 unless I go over 50mph (2700rpm or so) on a warm day. What's your temp on the highway? Is it normal for it to get up over 215? Is it the radical cam? Timing? Running your standard antifreeze and water.
-- See discussion re "408 Gets Hot In Traffic" in this section, for some input on a similar situation. -- Good Luck.
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