Scubaman
Well-known member
Had my ‘73 convertible in the shop about year ago for a 10 year complete going over. Oil pan was leaking, oil, spark plugs, filters, replaced all hoses, fixed rim blow horn, etc.
since then the 351 Cleveland runs hot at idle and cools down when running. Higher rpms generally much cooler. I have read that the thermostat may be the issue and the shop may have switched it when they replaced the hoses,
My research has indicated that I may need a high flow Robert Shaw thermostat. Can anyone confirm that this may be the issue. And if so can you point me to where I can get the proper thermostat? Thanks Stan
since then the 351 Cleveland runs hot at idle and cools down when running. Higher rpms generally much cooler. I have read that the thermostat may be the issue and the shop may have switched it when they replaced the hoses,
My research has indicated that I may need a high flow Robert Shaw thermostat. Can anyone confirm that this may be the issue. And if so can you point me to where I can get the proper thermostat? Thanks Stan