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CobraEd, your problem is just backwards from most. Give me some details on the setup you have, fans, thermostat, waterpump, anything else in front of the radiator.
There are several other things that can make the engine run hot also. Head gasket is one, timing can be a major factor. You should check the timing at full advance to make sure the dist. is working properly. You should not need anymore than 31 or 32 degrees at full advance for a 302. Poor water pump flow, undersize pulleys, plugged radiator. If this is a new problem then I would lean towards poor radiator flow.
Normally there is no reason to re-torque head bolts.
Don
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