Hi Chris,   You gave me a lot of help over the past couple years rebuilding my 77.   

I have a few more questions, but just one for now.

I used it baling hay (small bales, pulling wagon) over the weekend.  Weather was quite warm, about 90 degrees.   The temp gauge went up within 1/8 inch or less of the red part of the gauge.  

Before rebuilding I don't think I ever saw it above halfway through green, usually 1/4 inch or so into green.

I did put in a 180 thermostat when rebuilding, as you suggested last year -- I know the old one was colder.

Radiator was rebuilt, engine cleaned, new water pump as part of the rebuild.

Is this higher reading a concern?  What should I check on?

Thanks very much.

Tom Murray