E150 overheating.
I have had my van for several years. I have never had a problem with the cooling system. I recently put a hitch on it and pulled a “camper” about 2 hours away. The van began overheating after about 45...
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^ And how old is the van?
When you say 302 I presume you mean mid 90s or older. You have a 20-30 year old truck that isn't very robust for towing duty in the first place. (1/2 ton vans typically aren't/weren't equipped for heavy towing)
If it doesn't overheat during normal driving then there is likely not a huge problem.
I'd start with the easy, cheap and likely stuff.
Coolant flush (coolant over 5-10 years old?) $50, new thermostat when you have it apart to flush, $10, new radiator cap, $15, new fan clutch $50 tops.
If that doesn't cure it, you probably are doing too much with an old truck without digging deep into it.
When you say 302 I presume you mean mid 90s or older. You have a 20-30 year old truck that isn't very robust for towing duty in the first place. (1/2 ton vans typically aren't/weren't equipped for heavy towing)
If it doesn't overheat during normal driving then there is likely not a huge problem.
I'd start with the easy, cheap and likely stuff.
Coolant flush (coolant over 5-10 years old?) $50, new thermostat when you have it apart to flush, $10, new radiator cap, $15, new fan clutch $50 tops.
If that doesn't cure it, you probably are doing too much with an old truck without digging deep into it.
