Motor overheating

Asked by Jrob65 Jun 06, 2018 at 12:40 PM about the 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

'65 Mustang Conv. 289 V8 2 barrel automatic
Car idles great not getting hot.  When driven stopping at lights, traffic, motor is getting hot.  Have already tried new radiator, added desert shroud, added electric fans, new thermostat.  Question?  What do you think is causing this car to get hot when driven?  What else can I do to try and solve this problem?  Your help is much appreciated!

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KenF answered 5 years ago

Have you checked water pump operation? Coolant flow?

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