Too hot? 454/Bravo running over 240F
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Too hot? 454/Bravo running over 240F
Ran my Pantera last week first time in couple of years (weather here is dire).
Ran for an hour no steam / no pinking detonation / no alarm (goes at 200F I think) but temp gauge was at max - over 240F!
Took it for a blast and it sounds good no alarm but did steam a little.
Runs fine but what should I do to be safe?
Ran for an hour no steam / no pinking detonation / no alarm (goes at 200F I think) but temp gauge was at max - over 240F!
Took it for a blast and it sounds good no alarm but did steam a little.
Runs fine but what should I do to be safe?
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I've heard that with a thermostat removed and raw water cooled you should be sitting at about 120ish* depending on the lake water temps.
Though I am NOT a mechanic, I know 240 is WAY TOO HOT to be running it.
Though I am NOT a mechanic, I know 240 is WAY TOO HOT to be running it.
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you would have had a alarm way before 240,check guage&sending unit.
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many thanks for ideas - oil pressure is good - that gauge is also a bit odd as pressure goes up after time?? Can i check gauge/sender in hot water or do I do a resistance check from ambient to 'hot'?