GMCforum
For enthusiast of the Classic GMC Motorhome built from 1973 to 1978. A web-based mirror of the GMCnet mailing list.

Home » Public Forums » GMCnet » Acceptable Coolant Temp
Acceptable Coolant Temp [message #239277] Sun, 09 February 2014 09:54 Go to previous message
Oldngray is currently offline  Oldngray   United States
Messages: 544
Registered: August 2009
Location: Punta Gorda Florida
Karma:
Senior Member
What is the optimum engine operating temp for a 455?
Is 180 too low and 210 too high? At what temp should I/We be concerned?
We have a 180 degree T Stat in our 455. I notice that flat land cruise @ 60- 65 mph, OAT 85-90, FD 3.70 the engine temp is 195 - 205.
Is this acceptable?



Richard MacDonald Punta Gorda, Florida Sold our TZE April 2015
 
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Read Message
Previous Topic: [GMCnet] Send Money Via Pay Pal WITHOUT FEES!
Next Topic: Need info on Backup Camera
Goto Forum:
  


Current Time: Wed Oct 02 21:41:05 CDT 2024

Total time taken to generate the page: 0.00870 seconds