HELP Am I running too hot?

[Andy00018]

Hey, Just put a new motor in my car, .030, Ford B-cam, stock heads, intake, basically stock everyhting except for the cam. I have about 30 miles on the motor now, I have a 160 Degree T-stat, the car however is running at about 210-220 when it gets fully warmed up after I drive it for a little while, is this a cause for concern? I have a Autometer guage so I know the readings accurate, so I'm not relying the the stock guage. Also I put a new radiator cap on. So what should I be running at, I figured at about 190ish because thats where I used to run? Any suggestions

 

[SCORPION]

yes....you should be hitting anything over 200....you may need to get a bigger radiator and/or new water pump

If I get to 190 I start worrying with mine

 

[Hink]

Does your radiator have any corrosion inside? Mine did, so replaced it with with a new aluminum one .
Hink

 

[HISSIN50]

How hot is it out in LI? Fresh motors tend to run a little hot initially.

Does it get that hot and level off? Does any sort of driving make it cool back down again? MOre info will help.

Good luck.