I posted this in the vintage forum also before I seen this forum, sorry.
Bought an 85 Winny Chieftain 31 foot with a 454 and have been trying to get it ready for a trip south for the winter. Engine has 55,000 miles on it, i`ve replaced the clutch fan which was bad and put a new thermostat in it. Also flushed the rad and am running a 50/50 mix. Checked timing and it is set at 5 degrees BTDC and mechanical. advance is free and vac advance is working.
I installed a aftermarket temp gage and the engine runs between 210-230 on the road at 75 humid degrees outside at 55-60 mph.
At idle it will warm to 235 but if i raise the rpm so the fan kicks in it will drop to about 225.
The clutch fan seems to be doing its job but i`m concerned about climbing hills and warmer outside temps.
I`ve read that my rigs temps are normal but would appreciate your opinions.
Thanks.
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