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Brian,

About the 220 degree operating temp, I've read in a few posts here that 220 is the sweet spot for 360's (and strokers). That being said, I, like you, freak out when I see my temp climb that high. I'm much more at ease when it's around the 190-210 range.[/QUOTE]
Brian,

I had the same heating issue with my new 10.2-1 360 motor. I fixed the problem with no money! Swap your vacuum advance to the manifold vacuum instead of ported vacuum. Reduce the idle and badda boom badda bing! My idle temps would climb through the roof. Now it stays at 178-179 in the drive way fans set to 175-170, low 180's crusing and mid 190's at a stop light fully heat soaked. 220 degrees is not a sweet spot IMO.

Try it you will like it! I had Champion exchange their house brand fans for SPALS but I don't think that I need them now!

FYI,

Marion