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Old 07-16-2018, 09:10 PM
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Hello Blu,
Welcome to the forum. The place to come to for Atomic 4 advice - you'll have to decide whether it's good or bad.
With your temperature spiking like you describe, you have an overheat issue. A few things to try. First, remove the thermostat - let water flow through the block. Remember, the thermostat studs are also head bolts and need to be torqued. Second, put the vise grips back on the bypass hose - force the water through the block. Finally, remove the output elbow from the manifold and make sure things are clear there - that's a classic place for a blockage.
Let us know how you make out.
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