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Ken is right on!
I had the same problem...too much heat, but here's my suggetions. 1) verify that the temp. gauge is accurate (use a infered gun to verify actual temp. when you are experiencing high temps.)..my gauge was defective. 2) install puller fan in lieu of pushers. 3) verify themostat..190 is good, 4) build a fan shroud with flapper vents, 5) burp the system ..make sure there is no air in system,. My FE now runs too cool now,and I live in the desert.
You might have a restriction in the system due to the fact that the motor runs cool while idling and gets hot when at speed. It should run cool at speed with no fans running.
Check all the hoses..perhaps a small piece of rubber is flapping down when the water pump is pushing under pressure at speed, and then relaxing at idle and letting the water flow, thus improving the cooling. Don't laugh..this has actually happened to me, it turned out to be a rubber sleeve that was closing off the water flow at high speed.
Anyway, just check the basics..gauge first and then a process of elimination...it's most likely a very simple problem.
Best Regards, Bill
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