[sjarrett71]

OK, here's an update. I replaced the water pump and the radiator. I apparently needed the radiator because there are areas all over it where it appears it has been leaking throughout the years. Plus the inside of it was absolutely disgusting.

So I get everything replaced and refill the coolant and start that puppy up. The temperature climbed and climbed and climbed and when the gauge hit 240 degrees the thermostat opened and it went back to 200. I've got a 195 thermostat in it for the winter but I think I'll go with the 180 and see what happens.

Ideas anyone?