and the nightmares continue

[melloyello]

i just installed a 350 4 bolt engine(pro built longblock with gear drive and 9-1 compression not sure on actual cam size) in my 67(used to be a 283)and then all hell breaks loose. first the water pump didnt clear the new timing gear well with a few spacers i managed to get it to fit. secondly the 2bbl linkage didnt fit up to the new Edelbrock thunder 650 carb not to mention the the choke cable is too short (damnit i knew i should have gotton an electric choke) now that its in and running i'm having a real issue with the engine temp the guage says its still ok, but if you open the hood that engine is hotter than hell after only 15 driving i know i need a new rad. the current one has a small pinhole leak(crappy 2 core)but i dont believe the rad. is the whole problem any ideas or suggestion would be welcomed at this point