Ford 460 (F53) running hot

rvinit wrote:
Hello all,

Hoping this is the right forum for this. I recently purchased a '94 Holiday Rambler Imperial 37' with 60,000 miles. I've put about 300 miles on it so far, and noticed that it seems to run uncomfortably hot.

I notice maybe a 10 degree difference when I'm towing my car dolly and car, but generally the temperature gauge reads 235-250 degrees. I've never seen it cross 250, but it's very high on the gauge. It has been like this since I purchased it.

I intend to replace the thermostat, but I wanted to see if anyone else had suggestions or experience with the 460 engine.

a 94 with 60K on it my guess is you need a radiator. coolant tubes clog giving you less area. That said you need to find out for sure could be a water pump, thermostat or fan clutch Start by removing cap before starting see if coolant circulates once warm that will tell you if the thermostat is opening the if circulation is present. Do you hear the fan come on you will know the 460 roars when fan kicks in. From that pint it is a flow ck better performed by a radiator shop. Do you notice any coolant leaks?