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Now that summer is on it's way, I am thinking about making additional improvements to my TBird's cooling system. I already have an aluminum radiator and electric fan. Made a big difference. There are a number of additional modification available. Casco sells a water pump with deeper fins. I believe this is to compensate for the TBird spacer. They also make a smaller water pump pully which is supposed to improve flow at idle. I have also seen an improved spacer. My issue is only when sitting in traffic on a hot day. As soon as I move, the temp returns to normal. Any input?

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To be honest, I don't know how hot my engine actually gets. I never have any temp issues until the heat of the summer. Even then, it's only in traffic on 90 degree days. My SW temp gauge reads 170-180 degrees normally. This matches my 170 degree thermostat. In traffic, the needle goes past the 180 degree mark, maybe to 200 or so. I have never let it go any further, so I don't know what would happen. I have never experienced any steam or over coolant overflow. Perhaps my worry is unfounded? Did I mention my block is .060" over?

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