Hey Michael, How were your temps on the way home?
Temps were wonderful! Stayed firmly in the "normal" zone except for one long grade on I 83 below York. PA where it approached --but did not cross over- the end line of the normal zone.
I lost the shroud on one of the hills on the turnpike----Lost the metal support clip at the bottom of the shroud, and replaced it with a zip tie. When things got fully warmed up under the hood, the shroud sagged, and kinda "interefered" with the steel fan.
Steel fan 1
Plastic Shroud 0
While driving at speed the temps actually went down w/o the shroud. The did climb a little when we slowed down, but still no problems.
I think I need to pull the engine to investigate the source of air in my oil pressure system. I have observed bubbles in the copper line to the after-market gauge. I cannot think of where air might enter into a pressurized oil system, so I think the air must be coming in at, or near the pickup. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Darrin--I still desire your opinion for alternate vehicles--PM me, please.