360 engine

good plan
things to check if hot
timing to much or too little, vac advance working but maybe limited
carb tune
shroud, fan clutch, fan
valance under core support or front bumper makes a big difference
bad things like cam not positioned correctly
at the end of your trip do a quick clean shut off and pull a couple of plugs and inspect
when you get a chance do a compression check and write it down for future reference
ps cooler and big AT cooler especially if you have a loose converter
how wide is your radiator core? width (sq in) makes more difference than thickness- plug all the unnecessaryholes in the core support
nothing to worry about at 195
running on can be a thread showing in the combustion chamber and many other things
on some carbs there are selonids you can put on the idle adjuster that allow the throttle to completely close when the key is off
cold air to the carb and use the stove on the exhaust and connect to air cleaner like oem vacuum gives cold air when you need it
just make a wish list and do them as time allows
timing is right where it was dynode at 36 degrees and 12 degrees at Idle and no vac. advance, carb is 1 1/2 turns at all four corners, I have a 5 bladed flex fan, no shroud yet, I need to make one, when you say valance, do you mean making one to covering up the bottom of core support and the open area under radiator hose? got pics? my aluminum radiator is made buy OER 22" x 17 3/4" and is suppose to meet the needs of high performance big blocks and small blocks. I do have a AT cooler but have not installed yet, I do have a TCI 3000/3500 stall converter. I have a Quick Fuel SS 750 carb, do they make a solenoid for it? I could not check plugs today it started raining! but I will