How hot should my engine run?

I had the same problem, it was the sensor in the block.


"nonsense" wrote in message

> testy wrote:
>> I replaced the water pump, thermostat, and drive belt in my '94 Chevy
>> 1500 a couple of weeks ago. I'm not a mechanic by any stretch of the
>> imagination: oil changes, disc brakes, fuel filters, etc. However, I
>> occasionally take on a project when I can.
>>
>> My truck is 2wd and is the W/T model so it's pretty much bare bones...no
>> A/C, 4.3 L.
>>
>> Everything is working fine now. However, the truck only heats up to
>> about 140 degrees on the temp gauge. At first I thought, "right on!"
>> But I half wonder if it shouldn't be running a little hotter. Is there a
>> peak temperature?
>>
>> Thanks.
>
>
> I *always* check any new thermostat before I install
> it. A thermometer and a pot of boiling water works
> for all settings below 212.
>
> As far as the reading on your gauge goes, if you're
> relying on an electric one, don't count on it being
> accurate.
 >> Stay informed about: How hot should my engine run? 

Should be pretty close to the temp rating of the thermostat you
installed. What temp was the thermostat?

Mine runs about 140, according to an IR thermometer I pointed at
it. I read the temp of the thermostat housing after I'd got home
from some driving, and only a couple seconds after turning off
the engine. Throws enough heat in the winter, so I stopped
worrying about it.

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"testy" wrote in message

: I replaced the water pump, thermostat, and drive belt in my '94
Chevy 1500 a
: couple of weeks ago. I'm not a mechanic by any stretch of the
imagination:
: oil changes, disc brakes, fuel filters, etc. However, I
occasionally take
: on a project when I can.
:
: My truck is 2wd and is the W/T model so it's pretty much bare
bones...no
: A/C, 4.3 L.
:
: Everything is working fine now. However, the truck only heats
up to about
: 140 degrees on the temp gauge. At first I thought, "right on!"
But I half
: wonder if it shouldn't be running a little hotter. Is there a
peak
: temperature?
:
: Thanks.
:
:
 >> Stay informed about: How hot should my engine run? 

"testy" wrote in message

>I replaced the water pump, thermostat, and drive belt in my '94 Chevy 1500
>a couple of weeks ago. I'm not a mechanic by any stretch of the
>imagination: oil changes, disc brakes, fuel filters, etc. However, I
>occasionally take on a project when I can.
>
> My truck is 2wd and is the W/T model so it's pretty much bare bones...no
> A/C, 4.3 L.
>
> Everything is working fine now. However, the truck only heats up to about
> 140 degrees on the temp gauge. At first I thought, "right on!" But I
> half wonder if it shouldn't be running a little hotter. Is there a peak
> temperature?
>
> Thanks.
>
What temperature did it run at before the thermostat was replaced. If it ran
hotter it probably would be a thermostat sticking open. While not as common
as sticking shut it does happen. As to running temp would vary a little bit
according to what range thermostat is installed - most use 190-195
thermostat. Engine temp should go to this or maybe a little higher and drop
slightly as it opens.
 >> Stay informed about: How hot should my engine run?