Cooling problems

That fan is probably one of your issues. A mechanical fan with a shroud would do way better. If you're set on electric fans, look at the Contour/ Taurus fans that people on this site have had good luck with. Check Rock Auto for good pricing. That upper hose disrupts flow. Does the lower hose have a spring in it to keep it from sucking shut when you drive it. Get one from a Mustang parts supplier. You need to put the thermostat in a pot of water, and heat it up to verify opening temps. Buy a meat thermometer at the grocery store to test. I had some that didn't work properly.

I like using an electric fan , as you know room is at a premium with a big block and I like the fact that at idle I'm pushing air through the radiator. When you get it right it works good. This is the first time with BB so I'm learning as I go. I think I need to step up water flow and maybe change fan,
. One step at a time. thanks for you input.