30 Closed Cab PU
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Perhaps do the re-torque and see what happens. My motor rebuilder told me to re-torque at 50 miles, 100 miles, 200 miles , and 500 miles, if torque has stabilized at 500 miles re-torque once a year. I plan re-torque every fall to prevent possibility of coolant leak during storage.
Then do a compression test to confirm the head/gasket are OK. If you still overheat - NAPA has a $50 Block Test Kit that measures for exhaust gas in your coolant. Very simple to do, and has enough test fluid to do many tests. Or perhaps take it to a local mechanic or radiator shop and have it done.
Unknowingly I had a 2 row core radiator that caused overheating - not enough capacity. Have been told the only good 2 row is a Brassworks. 3 or 4 row is recommended.
Last bit of info - My motor rebuilder told me in the hundreds of motors rebuilt he has had 2 that he had to redo They were too tight and caused over heating. - I hope this is not what you have.
Then do a compression test to confirm the head/gasket are OK. If you still overheat - NAPA has a $50 Block Test Kit that measures for exhaust gas in your coolant. Very simple to do, and has enough test fluid to do many tests. Or perhaps take it to a local mechanic or radiator shop and have it done.
Unknowingly I had a 2 row core radiator that caused overheating - not enough capacity. Have been told the only good 2 row is a Brassworks. 3 or 4 row is recommended.
Last bit of info - My motor rebuilder told me in the hundreds of motors rebuilt he has had 2 that he had to redo They were too tight and caused over heating. - I hope this is not what you have.
