1964 Ford Fairlane Thermostat

RAT500

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1964 FORD FAIRLANE
30,000 MILES

Yesterday I installed a new thermostat in my 1964 ford fairlane 500. Today I tried to start it for the first time after installing the new thermo but it wont start. And the temp gauge spikes all the way to H. Im sure I didnt install the thermo upside down. Lol. I ran the car for about 20 mins and it seemed to be ok (ie; not over heating) How do I fix this?

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HMAC300

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Check to see if coolant temp switch wire is touching the block someplace. Then check to see if you get a blinking light at wire wher eit hooks up to switch. If not then the gauge may be bad.

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Friday, August 30th, 2013 AT 12:07 PM