Running hot after rebuilt engine installed

Tiny
BUCKEYENBAMA
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  • 1994 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • 200 MILES
The engine was rebuilt a week ago. Engine running hot. Replaced radiator and thermostat. All hoses were replaced during rebuild. Removed thermostat. Since equipped with serpentine belt, checked that new water pump installed during rebuild was rev or R stamp. Puzzled why continues to run hot. Could timing be a factor?
Friday, September 2nd, 2011 AT 3:22 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Timing could be a factor if its retarded/tight engine-could also be air in the system that needs bleeding out-
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Friday, September 2nd, 2011 AT 11:28 AM
Tiny
CJ MEDEVAC
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MECHANICAL FAN?

INVESTIGATE FAN CLUTCH FOR CORRECT OPERATION

DO RADIATOR HOSES HAVE ANTI-COLLAPSE SPRINGS? ARE THEY ('SPECIALLY BOTTOM), S. UCKING FLAT?

IS RADIATOR CAP SERVICEABLE?

POSSIBLE HEAD GASKET LEAK?

THE MEDIC
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Friday, September 2nd, 2011 AT 1:11 PM

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