[briank]

Ok...got a turned down unit from brianmac (thanks dmjlambert for the links of previous threads mentioning him.) Problem was the stock gauge and use of the newer 3/8 units that aren't designed to be used with our factory gauges. Since my engine had been replaced with a newer (circa 1983 goodwrench engine) it had the newer heads which uses 3/8 unit. The original used 1/2 which has a much larger probe that sticks in the coolant. I replaced the temp sending unit , replaced and used the correct connector for the original temp sending unit, refilled the system, took it for a drive and it seems to be reading correct now. If it does read high again, Ill post to advise that the temp sending unit wasnt the problem, otherwise it's fixed. Thanks again.