I've got my SBC hooked up and running but I've noticed that it seems like it heats up pretty fast. My engine temp (according to my coolant gauge is between 195-210) while in park. I haven't been able to drive it at any speeds yet to see what that will do as far as bring the temp down but it just seems like it heats up really quick w/in 2 minutes or so. Does that seem normal? I'm letting it cool down and will time how long it actually takes to heat up. I'm running a mech. fan w/ shroud, med. duty fan clutch, & reverse flow h20 pump (serpentine). If this is normal then great, just want to make sure I haven't missed something.
When I did my engine break in, I ran it for 20 minutes (in park) @ 2000 - 2200 RPM. I had a box fan blowing into the radiator and my temps stayed w/in the 195-210 mark.
Nick
When I did my engine break in, I ran it for 20 minutes (in park) @ 2000 - 2200 RPM. I had a box fan blowing into the radiator and my temps stayed w/in the 195-210 mark.
Nick