Since you just changed the thermostat I would chk everything re: that first.
T-stat in correctly? Air left in radiator or block. Belt on correctly.
Water pumps don't run well backwards.
Ron
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of ABeerCan@aol.com
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2000 3:21 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Truck running hot
OK, this is kinda weird. I know that usually when an auto acts up like mine
is, then it runs just fine on the interstate or when moving along, but heats
up when stopped at a red light. Mine is just bass-ackwards as it can be.
In
town it is fine, on the interstate, after about 4 or 5 miles, it starts to
warm up. I just changed the t-stat, it is a 180. Water pump is new, along
with hoses and a large three row radiator. I run 65/45 prestone/water.
After it gets hot, like around 215 to 220, I turn off the ac, drive about 5
more miles and it cools back down. Then it is just fine unless I get down
on
it. The oil is clean Mobil 1, the coolant doesn't show any signs of oil, so
I believe the head gaskets are fine. Any ideas? It has been fine the past
three summers since I hopped up the V-6 in it. Thanks for any help.
Will
Cylindrically Challenged V-6
10.75:1 comp (nom) w/ gaskets - 10.64:1
extrude honed heads, roller rockers, extrude honed intake, polished and
bored
TB
K&N in a ram air box (www.ramairbox.com p.n. 14x4@110)
Custom full length headers Jet Hot Coated, Flowmaster Duals, Clevite 77
bearings
MSD 6AL, Champion Truck plugs p.n. 4071, NOS 180 shot (custom made plate)
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