As some of you know my engine swap is complete. I installed a 96 4.O HO into my 92. Well I have ran into a couple snags. My original engine got hot and smoked, that's what started the swap.
First
96 had an idiot dash. Temp gauge sensors a different from light to gauge. Gauge wasn't working so swapped sensors at the back of the head. Gauge works now but says it's running hot. Like 215-240 area.
Second
All cooling system is new. Everything. New 195° t stat. But I did not drill any hole in it. I've read that that's only needed on the Renex systems. I've never had to do this on any of my jeeps before.
Anyone know what the reading on the gauge sensor should be cold vs warm. I wonder if the sensor is just off and it's giving the gauge a false reading.
Maybe the system has air in it? Ran 4 times and never changed coolant levels. Filled with
It running originally. Touching the engine after it's up to temp it doesn't seem overheated but I'll try to get a laser temp gun from work tomorrow and see what they says.
Anyone got any ideas?