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Temp issue

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After putting the PCV system in and getting everything buttoned up and all the leaks (air) worked out I drove the truck to work this morning and it was running hot on the gauge. I have access to a thermo imaging camera with heat sensor but what I want to know is were to aim it to get the reading? At the cylinder head, at the block, at the thermostat housing, at the radiator? Also I have a 180 thermostat in the truck and it is pretty stinking hot here in chicago should the temp be at that 180 or is 190/200/220 acceptable?

Thanks in advance

Sebastian

1958 F100 292

"Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs."

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