Truck running hot - Page 2

whatthencuz · #16 (**permalink**) 07-04-2009, 02:21 AM

PS thanks for all the input

ArdWrknTrk · #17 (**permalink**) 07-04-2009, 06:30 AM

The "H" in "normal"??? I have an early '87, does your dash temp gauge have a Hot position?

Check/change your block ground cable.
Sounds to me like there's more than one fault in your charging system.

skysoldiervn · #18 (**permalink**) 07-04-2009, 10:05 AM

My 84 had a problem with gauges reading higher than normal. Sometimes they would read ok, the next time I would be overheating by the gauge and full of fuel. I knew these were not correct readings. I checked all grounds and it turned out to be the dash voltage regulator. This might be the problem.

ctubutis · #19 (**permalink**) 07-04-2009, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skysoldiervn

My 84 had a problem with gauges reading higher than normal. Sometimes they would read ok, the next time I would be overheating by the gauge and full of fuel. I knew these were not correct readings. I checked all grounds and it turned out to be the dash voltage regulator. This might be the problem.

This is exactly one of the reasons why I suggested long ago to not rely on what
factory gauges are telling you....