So just after doing a minor tune up(plugs, wires, dizzy cap & rotor, air filter, fuel filter and pcv valve) my 85 fj60 is running tons better and a little warmer than usual. I checked the cylinder block with an infrared temp gun and it read about 200 degrees, which I think is a normal operating temperature?
The PO had the radiator repaired due to a split in a seam at the top of the rad and now it has officially sprung a few leaks from the repaired area. So I'm guessing it may be running hotter due to loss in pressure in the radiator? I've ordered a new radiator, cap, rad hoses and oil cooler hoses. Should that be it? I think the thermostat is working because it maintains the temp from raising more than half/three quarters on the stock temp gauge. I also plan to get better gauges to monitor temp, oil and volts when I can afford it. Any ideas or suggestions welcomed!!
Thanks!!
The PO had the radiator repaired due to a split in a seam at the top of the rad and now it has officially sprung a few leaks from the repaired area. So I'm guessing it may be running hotter due to loss in pressure in the radiator? I've ordered a new radiator, cap, rad hoses and oil cooler hoses. Should that be it? I think the thermostat is working because it maintains the temp from raising more than half/three quarters on the stock temp gauge. I also plan to get better gauges to monitor temp, oil and volts when I can afford it. Any ideas or suggestions welcomed!!
Thanks!!