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Thanks for the info.

I guess I didn't state my question too well. I'm quite familair with the Boss cars. I'm trying to determine the differences between the 289 HiPo engine and the Boss 302 engine.

What are the differences between a HiPo 289 and a Boss 302 engine?

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Thanks 2+2. I wondered what thermostat Ford originally put in 289 HiPo's.

Thanks for the feedback Pete. Since the radiator drained OK. I assume there's no blockage, but as you suggested, I'll check to see if temps are consistent around different spots on radiator. Since all of my measurements are taken while car is stopped and at idle, I would think running temps are...

I have the stock HiPo 4 blade fan with spacer and aftermarket shroud. I took my temp readings from about 2 feet from the measured surface. Holding the infared gun up to within a few inches of the measured surface actually shows a 3 or 4 degree higher temp.

My 65 289 HiPo runs well, but engine temp seems a bit high even though gauge indicates lower half to center of arc. After a 15 minute or so drive, using an infared thermometer pointed at thermostat housing bolts, side of water pump and top orf radiator next to cap, temps run around 200 degrees...

That's what I was afraid of. Thanks for the info.

Does anyone produce Marti type reports for pre 67 models?

Since I baby my 40 something year old engine by not running it too hard, I'm not sure whether there is a high rpm miss or not, but I don't think so. Since a coil is an easy item to replace, it's certainly worth a try. Thanks for the idea!

Thanks for all the ideas. I appreciate the feedback. One other note: My orginal distributor is a dual point ditributor.

2+2GT, I don't have the original manual choke.

Ignition and distributor both appear to be original. Late yesterday, I tried starting it while hot. The starter turned over and there was no fire for a few seconds. When trying again, I made it a point NOT to hit the gas and it started. I'd like to think, perhaps, when I've been trying to...

I just checked choke and it appears to be functioning properly. The choke plate was fully closed when cold, opened gradually while engine was warming up and remained fully open while hot starting. The wire runs to alternator, not solonoid as I previuosly stated. The car just started fine hot...

Thanks for the info. I'm not sure it goes to solonoid will check.

Great question. I'm not sure whether it works or not. There is a single wire running from carb to, I believe, the solonoid. I'll sure disconnect it and try it. Thanks for the idea.

When hot, it just turns over. Only because I was fearful of running the battery down, did I start pumping the pedal. In fact, one of the times I got it to start while hot, I had to hold the pedal all the way down.

Timing is fine. I've only had car, a '65, about 6 months. Don't have any idea as to how old any of the parts are. Pump is original style, but it I don't think it has all the original numbers and markings, so I suspect it is not original.

My 289 HiPo with a high rise manifold, holley carb and electric choke, starts fine when cold after pumping pedal one or two times. Hot starting is another story. Sometimes, it will start fine when hot, but most of the time, it just turns over as if it's not getting fuel. At times, I've pumped...