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Kevin,
I'm reluctant to do more wrenching without understanding the theory. If
the thermostat blocks coolant flow until its rated temperature is
reached, and I can watch the thermostat climb to 160 and stay there,
without having first gone above 160, what is the theory behind putting
in a higher temp thermostat? If I put in a 195, can you tell me what
temp I should see, and why would it work when a 180 doesn't?
I am assuming for now that the gauge reads correctly. It's a Stewart
Warner mechanical gauge that showed the temp plateau at 180 before I
replaced the radiator. I don't have a laser temp gun, but it may make
sense to borrow one before I change anything else.
Thanks,
Andy
Kevin Young wrote:
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Andy, Put a 195 thermostat in it, and watch the gauge :-)
Also take a laser temp gun and verify your gauges accuracy.
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Thanks, Kevin
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