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Old 06-12-2007, 05:12 AM   #5 (permalink)
Oldsguy
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I remember I was on pins and needles when I first started the 455 after being rebuilt. I had the same concerns about heat build up. It would really help out if you installed a good water temperature gauge so you could actually KNOW how hot the engine was. You might bump up the timing a little and see if it starts easier and runs a little cooler. What really concerns me and I don't have an answer is the part about it almost killing the starter and battery to get the engine running. I don't remember having that trouble....
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