It does, not only is the condenser blocking the radiator but is is also hotter than ambient, why you need a tight shroud and a seven blade clutched fan (or good electric fans). The rise at idle is common for a marginal system since not getting any additional air flow. Also think the non AC radiator only had two rows. Mine has four. I'd go back to the 160F thermostat and possibly look into a bigger radiator.
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