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overheatingdue to high idle?

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Hi I purchased a 93 thunderbird with the 302 ho. It has an extremely high idle. If sitting it will overheat in 10 min. Stays normal while on the move. I had it on the scanner and it says nothing is wrong? Any idea's would be helpful. :confused:
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Hi I purchased a 93 thunderbird with the 302 ho. It has an extremely high idle. If sitting it will overheat in 10 min. Stays normal while on the move. I had it on the scanner and it says nothing is wrong? Any idea's would be helpful. :confused:
Sounds to me like you have a bad water pump or Fan Clutch.
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Well the water pump seems to be circulateing fine and the is all right. If someone knows why it idles so fast would be very helpful. It will do 40-50 mph. without touching the gas... :confused:
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