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Jimmy4speed Oct 21, 2023 12:32 PM

Sbc400 thermostat
 
I have a 400sbc with a 180 degree thermostat. When it was 90 degrees outside and in stop and go traffic, my temperature went up to 205 degrees. If I put a 160-165 degree thermostat in, will I that help or am I kidding myself.

mountainmanjoe Oct 21, 2023 3:42 PM

you need to fix your cooling system

Jimmy4speed Oct 21, 2023 5:46 PM

Yeah, it is in a jeep Comanche with an aftermarket aluminum radiator with 3 fans. I don’t know much about the engine other than it is a crate 400 with aluminum heads. I would think that they would have addressed the steam holes but who knows.

mountainmanjoe Oct 21, 2023 8:27 PM

big engine needs big radiator. Make sure the pump is in good shape.


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