Thanks everyone,
Yesterday I pulled the thermostat and I drilled a small hole in it. I put the first guage back in and took it for test ride,it did not over heat. Driving today to work which is a 5 to 7 minute ride the guage stayed at about 185 or so. previously it was going up to 230 then bouncing back down. after work I took it for a little ride and I was pushing it a little to see what it would do and the guage stayed around 195 or so. I am happy with the results. I was able to do a little fine tuning with the engine and it is running really well. Once again I want to thank everyone for the responses. I am also having an issue with my gas guage that I think Al hit it on the nose I don't think I have a good ground.
Steve