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Originally Posted by hatzie
You're missing the fan shroud and the stock clutch fan.
https://www.google.com/search?q=1985...hroud&ie=UTF-8
Engines can overheat just sitting without the shroud to direct airflow through the radiator. A properly working fan clutch will improve fuel mileage and improve cooling at idle.
Install the thermostat as well. It'll keep the heads at a more consistent temperature.
Install a new radiator cap as well. This will keep the system pressure at 12-15psi. Pressure raises the boiling point.
The missing thermostat and fan clutch says there was a problem before they were removed. It might be as simple as the bad water pump or it may be more |
The fan shroud I do have but the fan clutch I will go get. The thermostat will get installed this weekend being that we have a much time to play with our big boys toys, lol! I am hoping that these items help fix this because I had conversations with friends and some said it could be the heads, I'm hoping that's not it.