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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 08:09 PM
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i have a 300ci,and it overheated.i know i go overboard,but i do think with a radiator the bigger the better.any help thankful.79 f150 inline 6.
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Originally Posted by btracy
i have a 300ci,and it overheated.i know i go overboard,but i do think with a radiator the bigger the better.any help thankful.79 f150 inline 6.
thank u.
The 300 cooling system (especially the radiator) is more than adequate for almost any situation...the issue is likely something else....start with a flush, check water pump, belts, hoses, thermostat & fan clutch assembly...........
 
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