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Kevin,
What I am saying is that even with a 180 thermostat installed, the
engine isn't getting above 160 around town. The thermostat is remaining
closed because the engine doesn't reach the thermostat's set point. In
such a situation, increasing the thermostat set point won't increase the
engine temp. I need to find the best way to reduce the cooling system's
efficiency until it reaches the thermostat's rating, which is something
I never imagined I'd have to do given all the effort I've put into
making the cooling system as efficient as possible.
It seems that restricting the bypass is the best thing to do. I don't
want to block it completely because it would then take too long for the
heat to reach the thermostat. Does anyone know which direction the
coolant flows through the bypass?
Andy
Kevin Young wrote:
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Andy,
A thermostat will hold the water in the motor longer to get it up to operating temp, A lot of folks get confused over that.
Just Smile... It makes people wonder what you have been up too...
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http://firstgenfirebird.org/show/closeup.mv?CarID=53
Thanks, Kevin
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