My '74L has always run pretty hot -- as I guess is the case with all Panteras -- but lately seems to be running even hotter. I live in Texas, so the problem has even become greater as the summer has approached. It has the twin fan conversion and, of course, the "Hibachi" cut-outs in the hood. I drove it last week (outside temperature was around 95) and, when I got in some slow and go traffic, the temperature increased from around 190 to the red zone around 220. Obviously, it may be that the gauge is not accurate, but it seems more likely that something else has changed that it is making the engine run too hot. Should I think about replacing the radiator, or are there some other things I should try before taking that step? If I want to consider a different radiator, can someone recommend some good ones that will solve my temperature problem?
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