New member from S.C.

Hello All,
I'm kinda new to the classic car game but have been tinkering with cars most of my adult life. I have a 1955 Olds 88 2Dr Sedan 324 2bbl. She runs strong and shifts good but what has me puzzled is when she sits idling she starts to smoke or make steam. The smoke is white more so than any other color. She has recently started wanting to run a bit hotter then I'm comfortable with. I put a 160 degree thermostat in her but she wants run around 200. My fear is that she needs head gaskets but was wondering if any of you had had anything similar happen. Thanks in advance for any advice.

Dean

 

yup most of us have . you are on the right track .head gasket cracked head or worse .post this on the message board for more help .....this is for introductions

 

I'll give you a hearty welcome even though I've only been on here a few more days than you. Where you located in SC?

 

Thanks, will do

 

The great big town of Pelion.