[rockman20]

Could be a few things already stated here, but I will just be the parrot and repeat them! :p

1) I would suggest fan and shroud. Check how far in the fan sits inside of the shroud. Also, how big is the opening in the shroud and how big of a fan do you have? Do you have a clutch fan or direct drive? If clutch, have you replaced it or is it original?

2) Timing and fuel mixture can cause an excessively hot engine as well. Make sure that you are running the correct timing and take a look at the plugs and make sure that you are not running too lean on the mixture.

3) Thermostat can be the next possibility.

4) What kind of gauge do you have? Is this the stock gauge in the truck or an aftermarket? Mechanical or electrical? I ask because I hate mechanical gauges. I had a temp gauge with the long air filled line that ended with a probe that went into the intake. That gauge always read 225 when I would run around town. I finally spent the cash, got a set of Autometer Phantom electrical gauges and now I am reading 180-195 running on the street.

Keep us posted