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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 11:37 AM
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Just curious, what temp should a 390 run at? I'm currently running around 190-195, with the electric fan. Is that ok for these motors. Reason I ask is in my dodge, I cant get it to run above 175 if my life depended on it.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 11:40 AM
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All ford engines should have 195* thermostat's.
Because they are designed to run that hot.
The minimum would be 180*


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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 07:41 PM
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Your Dodge can't take the heat eh? Heheh..... you know what they say...... If you can't A-Ford it.... Dodge it!

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Old Apr 15, 2002 | 09:00 PM
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