gMAG

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Started the engine for the first time a couple of weeks ago, and kept checking the temp gauge for warm-up. At idle, it took at least twenty mins for the gauge to rise to roughly 135. The mechanical AutoGage is an aftermarket which has a sensor which I installed myself @ rear of pass head. There is exactly 2.6 gals of 50/50 coolant= to the required amount in the manual. There are no air pockets which I can identify.
With this, the lower hose is just barely warm, & it seems like the thermostat is not opening (Obviously, it wouldn't without proper temp).
I emptied the cooling system and verified that the 160 deg thermostat is working properly. Tommorrow, I'll pull the sensor to check it. The heads don't seem that hot, and I know that they SHOULD be hot @ proper temp.
I don't think there is trapped air anywhere, and even if there was, shouldn't the sensor in the head show a higher temp?
Could the very cold outside air be causing this? Any ideas will be appreciated.

King Nothing

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whats the outside temp?

gMAG

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At that time, I would say 20 deg F or so. Because the car needs a tune & is running rich, could this cause it to run 'cool', compared to a properly tuned car.
I'd like to take it around the block, but we have much snow & salt. Have to wait until spring.

King Nothing

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i wouldn't know on that one . . . my coolest temp is around 38F. if i were you i'd call your tuner and ask him

gMAG

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The 'warm-up time seems too long' has been solved.
Today, the temp was 35 deg F, and though it took awhile, the engine heated up to 190+deg. The 160deg stat opened properly, and the coolant sensor was accurate.
Prev, at 20 deg F without the tune, it had been idling rough at 800rpm and it could have been that under those conditions she wouldn't heat.
Today, I ran it at 1000 which caused a smoother idle and it made all the difference.
It was a great day..fixed two stubborn leaks, got the tach working, & solved several issues.

gMAG

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King Nothing..your avatar..is that the displacement of your engine? I can't make out the entire script.
Thanks for the advice.

Glenn

SOMbitch

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His old avtarwas better....lol

pitbull14218

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My car takes forever to hit up too, I think my thermostat is stuck open.

gMAG

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That's bec it's -40 in Buffalo with 18ft of snow. lol! (very Erie, it is)

pitbull14218

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I don't drive it now, I mean like the last few days i had it out before the snow, I'd drive almost all the way to work and it would barely have heat. I drive 13miles Highway = 15min to work usually, My truck heats up quicker and it is Iron heads and block.

gMAG

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Just making fun!
Yes, it sounds like the thermostat.