360 overheating -please help

Glad you got it working. Comments made about timing are very relevant and should be kept in mind.

For example, in my case this is what happened with my 360/300 Commando crate engine:

1. I timed it using my regular Sears timing light to 36 total as best as I could.

2. Mechanic said it was off timing. He had a better light (which when he showned me all it did, I did not even get it, duh). He retimed it. It ran 185 all the time, 175-180 in winter. But it lacked power and acted like it was running too lean (just sounded that way - no Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr!).

3. I retimed it to 10 initial. Sounds better; runs better; revs more willingly. Now it runs 185-190 when moving and goes up to 205 at long idle in 85+ degree weather.

So, I don't know if I'm done here ... probably will tinker some more, but it goes to show you how timing will affect temp.

BTW - anyone ... feel free to comment on my comment ;o)

~Bill