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I read through the first page & see you have a couple more pages of suggestions so i'll just be short & sweet.

Make sure you check your timing. bring the #1 piston to TDC & see that the timing mark aligns on your balancer.

Location of your thermostat can make a difference. I have a remote, inline stat that opens in cooler water than is in the block.

Lastly. If your engine is still fresh, it can run a little warmer before it breaks in. Drive accordingly until then.