Hope this was the problem

[big pappa b]

With ECBB rapidly approaching I realized I have a slight cooling problem. It doesn't get REAL hot but hotter than I would like. I can run it for 10 minutes or so and the temp creeps up to 205-210*. I don't know if it goes any higher cause I've always shut it off. I was hoping maybe there was a 195* thermostat in it. I eliminated the easy stuff. I have a new 4 core rad, full shroud, new hoses and cap, no water in the oil. I bought a new 180* thermostat hoping that would be it. Have it installed now but need to wait til tomorrow after work to try it out. If this don't fix it I could be a bystander at ECBB.
I know the water pump is working cause I see it circulating with the cap off. Once I get this fixed then it's on to the anti-wrap bar..my real concern

 

[dontoe]

Could the temp gauge be off Bryan? Maybe a system flush?

 

[k20]

Yeh I say check the gauge, and 205-210 aint that bad, if it starts gettin 225 then yeh its a prob. It may just like 210, and thats where it wants to run.

 

[big pappa b]

We will see tomorrow. All new coolant was in it, and no air pockets either. Guages are almost new and they worked just fine before. I just don't like the idea of my big block getting overly warm