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65 Mustang running Hot

Sent to Car Experts September 09, 2006 10:33 a.m.

My mustang is always reading hot (on the H) after about 30 minutes. I used an infrared temp gun on my radiator and it registered 215+, that can't be the proper temperature for a radiator. Does it need to be replaced or will flushing it fix the problem?

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Pre-1981 Ford Mustang 289 V8

Already Tried:
replaced the thermostat

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Status: Closed Value: $15

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September 09, 2006 10:36 a.m. (2 minutes and 51 seconds later)

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I need a little info here,are you getting flow through the radiator?Are both radiator hoses hot,is the fan shroud in place?

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Sent September 09, 2006 10:37 a.m. (1 minute and 9 seconds later)

both hoses are hot and there is a fan shroud

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September 09, 2006 10:40 a.m. (3 minutes and 35 seconds later)

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Chances are that flushing will not help,especially if the radiator is the original.Suggest replacing the radiator,Get the heavy duty radiator if available.It's a good up grade

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