454 Running Hot
So I just got back from my 2nd trip in my '84 Allegro. First trip was 300-miles RT in high-80 degree weather. Engine temps fluctuated but didn't enter the red zone until the last couple of mile from m...
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Gjac wrote:
Jim, when I was having overheating problems with mine when I first bought it I found a 180 thermostat that I used for a while, Once I got the overheating issues fixed the lower Tstat caused the eng to throw codes in the fall and winter. Just be aware of that. I thought the older 454's used a 180 Tstat. I think I bought mine from Adv Auto or Napa.
I think it should have a 180. I'm going to go with 160 though. It's an '84 so I don't have any sort of electronic engine management on it. No codes :)
