Yes, that is about what it should be with a 195 degree thermostat installed. Check your radiator for debris on the outside or it may be partially clogged.
180 degrees F
That depends on the thermostat. If it's a 185 thermostat, the engine should run at 185. If it's running too hot, check the thermostat, radiator and water pump. If it's running too cold, replace the thermostat.
Depending on the thermostat you put in it, you can have between 180 and 195 degrees.
The factory spec it 195 degrees. It is at that point that the engine computer is expecting it to run, and it will be most efficient. That assumes that the engine is equipped with a 195 degree thermostat to get it to run at that temperature. I have a 1986 that has no thermostat and it commonly runs at 140 degrees, probably not warm enough to suit the computer.
Whatever the thermostat is preset to, probably 195 degrees F.
The thermostat on a Chevy 350 is under the housing at the engine end of the upper radiator hose.The thermostat on a Chevy 350 is under the housing at the engine end of the upper radiator hose.
The 1981 Chevy Malibu 350 engine thermostat is located on the front of the engine. You can follow the water supply hose from the radiator to the thermostat.
Follow the upper radiator hose to the engine. Where it connects to the engine you will find the thermostat.
That engine requires a 195 degree thermostat in it.
The thermostat on a Chevy 2.2 engine should be located under the top hose inlet. The top hose as well as the inlet need to be removed to get to the thermostat.
Follow the upper radiator hose back to the engine, it is connected to the thermostat housing on the engine. The thermostat is located under the thermostat housing.
Replace the thermostat