Thread: Ford 302 rapid temperature rise at idle
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Old 06-06-2011, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by UKjohnnycobra View Post
I have a stock Ford 302 in my Cobra which I currently run with a 160F thermostat. The engine runs at around 180F when moving.

I have swapped out the stat and the problem persist with different temperature stats.
Gauge reading 20 over T-stat. Are you sure the gauge is correct?
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