340 running hot

had an issue with the lower induction hose from the radiator to the engine , it would suck down together and resrtict the water flow though it . made a stainless steel one out of weldind rod put it in the lower hose , flow returned temp went down . another had a swimming head on a head gasket . compression leak cause overheating issues . and did you mag all the parts for cracks in the cooling system before building ?


Oh, good point. I forgot about that. Along with my bad "new" cap and bad "new" thermostat, I needed to add a spring to my lower radiator hose because my "new" hose didn't have one.

Here is a link for the hose spring. Yes, it's for a mustang but your radiator hose won't care.

Mustang Lower Radiator Hose Spring Stainless Steel Small Block 65-73