1988 Other GMC Models Overheatin?

1988 GMC
70,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MSULLIVAN8
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I have a 1988 Motorhome with a 454 Chev engine. The mileage is 70,000. I know that in a motorhome these engines have a tendancy to run hot.
The temperature guage ranges between 200 and 220 on a really hot day. I have been told by my mechanic he believes the guages to be off by 20 degrees. I have new coolant, new thermostat (165 degree thermostat) and a new radiator. Do I have a problem running at 200 to 220? Thanks Mike
Jul 4, 2008 at 11:48 AM
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MIKE H R
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With correct anti freeze you should not have much of a problem, If you tow a car or any vehicle then it will get hotter. You can have a mechanical temperature guage installed to give you a more accurate reading. make sure the radiator does not have any thing blocking the air flow through it.
Dec 18, 2008 at 3:10 PM
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BILLYMAC
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i have had to install pusher fans on these units before this fan only comes on about 210 and back off when temp is 185 just a thought billymac
Jan 12, 2009 at 2:18 PM
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