1984 Ford F150 overheating issues

1984 FORD F-150
198,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • MANUAL
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ONTHEMEZA
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after about 10 miles the vehicle overhheats. It was parked for a while and has new spark plugs and spark plug wires, distributor and cap, Central module, and a rebulit carb. What could the problem be?
Jul 26, 2009 at 6:44 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Check for a stuck thermostat and a clogged radiator, you will need the radiator to be check at a radiator shop as back flushing wont do any good.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jul 26, 2009 at 9:26 PM
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