1962 Chevy Truck Cooling system over-heats

1962 CHEVROLET TRUCK
39,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RWROBIN1
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Installed a 454 engine in 62 Chevy 1/2 ton. Did not change original radiator. Truck over-heats. My question is: 1. is my radiator to small for engine; 2. do I have a cracked head or leaking head gasket?
What test do I need to do to pin-point problem?
Jan 10, 2010 at 5:16 PM
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RASMATAZ
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When you installed the 454 did you check the thermostat on it if not do so-

I had no problem with a 74 Vega original radiator for a 4cyl with a 327 on it

You can try block and pressure testing to find where its leaking at-
Jan 10, 2010 at 6:24 PM
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