My Timing was set to factory settings. The manifold is from a 1969 (non-EGR). I have a 6 bladed flex fan and no fan shroud.
Enigine has a larger cam in it. I do not know the specifics, but I was told it was it is similar to the 68 HO cam.
Something I noticed was the oil pressure. At start up it is running a strong 60 psi. After the engine heats up the pressure starts to drop a little. At about 2000 RPMs after warm the PSI is only 40. Could the oil be thinning out too much and lower the lube factor and increase the heat?
I had a buddy that had this build on his 77 400 and he had the same issue. Hot Start and high temps. He added a shroud and it did not help his issue.
I appreciate any insight on this, the engine only has about 60 miles on it after being completely remanufactured.
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Cory 
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