318 operating temp

[6dart9]

Anyone know what the approx operating temp of a 318 auto dart should be around? The guy put an electric fan on the car and it comes on between 180-190 and the car really doesn't go above 200-210

I would think this is fine but does anyone think it should be less?

thanks for the input

 

[rumblefish360]

Looks OK to me. Once on the Hwy, the coolent will get into the rad and really cool down. My Electric fan in the Duster turns on and off while idleing in the driveway. While I have no numeric temp gauge, it doesn't over heat. Driving exercises will happen in the spring after some floorboards.

 

[tophat]

Should be fine, my 318 truck runs 195~205 (with a 180 stat) in the summer.

TopHat

 

[GoodysGotaCuda]

should be okay. i run 180* all day with my 318 with a 180stat. Usually you shouldn't be running much over your tstat rating however. so i'd just make sure all is cleaned out and tidy