my problem at the moment is overheating

Try bleeding the cooling system could be airlock- if it continues have it block and pressure tested here are two guides to help us see whats going on, it sounds like the radiator is plugged.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Please run down these guides and report back.

Are you getting good heat out of the heater?

system is full and the heater is working great but still over heating. Im also getting water coming out of the tail pipe, not much but alittle, I cant tell if the fluid is going down as of yet but I dont think in lossing any coolant.

also no smoke from the exhaust is noticable

When is it running hot ? Highway ot idling

Idling I havnt taken out on the road yet, once i get the cooling figured out I am changing tranny fluid, filter and rear seal. but engine first.

if you remove the radiator cap and rev the engine do you see coolant flowing in the neck. if the truck is started cold how long will it idle be for over heating

from a cold start it runs fine and gets to operating temp in a normal time period but it pauses and then continues to climb as if the thermostat isnt opening so I am going to try changing it again and see if that will fix the issue. could be a faulty part

Let me know

ok I checked the radiator while running flow is fine. Changed the fan clutch like the guide said all fixed no more over heating! I love this site.

Glad you could get it fixed, that kind of problem can be tough. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.