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'98 5.0L normal operating temperature???

   
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'98 5.0L normal operating temperature???
What is the normal operating temperature for a my 5.0? It tops out at 180*, and rarely gets above that temperature unless I let it sit idling without the fan on.
 
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From my Mustang manual for the 302, it needs to run above 178* for all the sensors to work properly.
 
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Thanks!!! Would you happen to know normal oil pressure, too??
 
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The oil pressure should be between 40 and 60 psi at 2000 rpms.
 
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Good....mine steadies out at 50 psi around 2K, drops to no less than 35psi at idle, and peaks at about 70 psi when extremely cold at 2K.
 
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