My 340 is running hot I think.. I need a sanity check.

160 sounds way too low, not that this would have anything to do with overheating though, thermostats only set the minimum temperature not the max.


Check your plugs and make sure you are not running too rich or too lean.
Run it with the cap off, when it is cooler, and observe the water flow to make sure you are getting good circulation.

My understanding of the Thermostat operation is that 160 is the point where the stat starts to open but the temp can be higher than that. Tha'ts been my observation

The coolant is 1 inch below the cap neck and very good flow can be seen with the cap off.

I have to get an infrared gun.