Agree with all statements and advice given. The rad cap is it new. Man had a motor that kept getting hot and went to napa. The old guy I deal with said you have the wrong cap. He got me the proper pressure setting's cap and all was good. Take engine temp in front of the motor and see where you are. My 383 is at about 11 degrees BTC at 1000 rpm. Yes check to see if you are running too lean. Check spark plugs for color. Thing's do change running ethanol fuel. Timing- Jetting carb-plug's. Many other thing's.