Cooling system

[Jonathan Garruba <jgarru01@kepler.poly.edu>]

I'm having problems keeping the engine cool. it runs hot all the time(220
degrees) So I checked the therostat, and found out that there was none. 
So heres the question.  Is this common? was it just designed poorly and
the radiator doesn't get enough air flow? or do I have a blockage
somewhere restricting water flow?

thanks jon