Re: 51 Straight 8 overheating problem

Posted by Wat_Tyler On 2023/5/11 11:58:56

Because it's frightfully easy to do, I'd pull the t-stat and reassemble it and run it for a bit. I'm of the opinion that, if the cooling system is okay, then it wouldn't come to temp. No engine I have ever run would without a t-stat. If it doesn't get hot, then I think you could rule out the cooling system and investigate something else, like a blown head gasket.