Temp should stay steady so if it jumps up and down 220-250 that's a problem right away.
Heater probably isn't getting a good flow of coolant thru it. Look at the hoses and feel the temps. You probably have a plugged heater core and may be able to flush it out back and forth. If you can get decent flow thru it, it should work for you. Do not use full water pressure from fresh water source to flush as it's too much if clamped/locked/forced to use all that pressure,
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Tom Greenleaf - MetroWest Boston - USA
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