Engine temperature cycling at highway speeds.

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Old Nov 26, 2019 | 08:18 PM
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Engine temperature cycling at highway speeds.

Recently installed a Cold Case 2 row radiator in my 72 Cutlass 350.
I notice on the highway at speed, the engine temperature will cycle between 170 and 200 degrees approx every minute . Don't notice same behavior during city driving. Currently equipped with a 195 degree thermostat. I'd like to see the engine maintain a more consistent temperature rather than have these 30 degree swings. Is there something else going on or do I have too much cooling?
Old Nov 26, 2019 | 10:57 PM
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It could be an air pocket or a faulty thermostat.
Old Nov 27, 2019 | 03:56 AM
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As said, look at getting a new thermostat.
Old Nov 27, 2019 | 06:59 AM
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The thermal mass of the engine and coolant can't physically cycle that quickly. You've either got a bad sender or an air pocket.
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