Short trip in my 69 c10. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Pont406 · 05-02-2009, 06:37 PM

My cousin is moving back home with her parents. It was a while since I had my truck on the freeway. I stoped using freeway because I need to redo a front end. Front suspension has a lot of play. So this morning I drove to South Pasadena and load the truck. I am running a 4 row radiator with a late model firebird dual fan set up. Around town it runs at 170 degrees. It was overheating a little at 200 degrees due to 3500 cruising rpm. Truck actually handled and stop better when it was loaded. I need to do some sound insulation inside the cab. Anything from 3500-4000 rpm and it's hard to keep a conversation going. Nothing broke during the trip but th400 sprayed oil all over the place. I will need to see why. I already got a biggest summit alum radiator and trans cooler on oder.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 05-02-2009, 06:57 PM

200 degrees isn't hot really. The stock thermostat doesn't even open until 195 and those gauges aren't always perfectly accurate.

3500-4000 cruise RPM is way too high if you're going to do a lot of cruising. How far away does your cuz live?

Rents up there are pretty crazy,bet she saves a bundle living at home.

gintaras · 05-02-2009, 07:01 PM

I wonder how long it will take before someone request pics of said cousin

**Boog** · 05-02-2009, 07:07 PM

Looks like you just did....

ChevLoRay · 05-02-2009, 07:58 PM

In conjunction with the earlier comment....

big mike71 · 05-02-2009, 09:31 PM

If you use distilled water instead of regular water it will lower the temp 10 to 15 degrees

6772owner · 05-04-2009, 10:17 AM

The high RPM's have anything to do with the high temp?

Sinister · 05-04-2009, 10:20 AM

Have any picture of the fan setup? Might be blocking airflow through the radiator at speed. My cruise rpm is high as well, 3100-3300 rpm. Runs 190 degrees with a nylon flex fan and 3 row radiator on my 350.

05-02-2009, 06:37 PM	#1
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Short trip in my 69 c10. My cousin is moving back home with her parents. It was a while since I had my truck on the freeway. I stoped using freeway because I need to redo a front end. Front suspension has a lot of play. So this morning I drove to South Pasadena and load the truck. I am running a 4 row radiator with a late model firebird dual fan set up. Around town it runs at 170 degrees. It was overheating a little at 200 degrees due to 3500 cruising rpm. Truck actually handled and stop better when it was loaded. I need to do some sound insulation inside the cab. Anything from 3500-4000 rpm and it's hard to keep a conversation going. Nothing broke during the trip but th400 sprayed oil all over the place. I will need to see why. I already got a biggest summit alum radiator and trans cooler on oder. Attached Images

05-02-2009, 06:57 PM	#2
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	Re: Short trip in my 69 c10. 200 degrees isn't hot really. The stock thermostat doesn't even open until 195 and those gauges aren't always perfectly accurate. 3500-4000 cruise RPM is way too high if you're going to do a lot of cruising. How far away does your cuz live? Rents up there are pretty crazy,bet she saves a bundle living at home. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

05-02-2009, 07:01 PM	#3
gintaras Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Schererville, IN Posts: 110	Re: Short trip in my 69 c10. I wonder how long it will take before someone request pics of said cousin __________________ 2004 VW R32 450 HP money pit (faster than a Viper in the 1320 ) 2001.5 VW Passat beater 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander 69k miles and counting, all original, even the paint

05-02-2009, 07:07 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,453	Re: Short trip in my 69 c10. Looks like you just did.... __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-02-2009, 07:58 PM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Short trip in my 69 c10. In conjunction with the earlier comment.... Attached Images __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

05-02-2009, 09:31 PM	#6
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Short trip in my 69 c10. If you use distilled water instead of regular water it will lower the temp 10 to 15 degrees

05-04-2009, 10:17 AM	#7
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Short trip in my 69 c10. The high RPM's have anything to do with the high temp? __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

05-04-2009, 10:20 AM	#8
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Short trip in my 69 c10. Have any picture of the fan setup? Might be blocking airflow through the radiator at speed. My cruise rpm is high as well, 3100-3300 rpm. Runs 190 degrees with a nylon flex fan and 3 row radiator on my 350. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 05-04-2009 at 10:21 AM.

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