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71 429 coolant optimal temperature

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Okiebird

Okiebird

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It looks like I have a 170 temp in my 71 429, would a 190 be better,?

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I have a 160 on my 72, 429. I have added a temp gauge and it still runs about 190 during my summer here in Florida and around 175 during the cooler times of year.
 
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