[DeTomaso] Thermostat Question

[Art Stephens]

     The Robertshaw thermostat is supposed to be a high flow unit.  If it 
truly does flow more water,  the theory is that the cooling system should be 
able to do more cooling when necessary.

Art


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "chris terp" <thefuture98070 at yahoo.com>
To: "Tomas Gunnarsson" <guson at home.se>; <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 3:09 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Thermostat Question


> My mechanic is installing a third switch-operated fan to the rear of the 
> radiator.  This is something I can switch on when stuck in traffic, or if 
> I notice the temp rising.  Not sure if a thermostat makes that much 
> difference in temp.  Does one open wider than another?
>
>  Chris Terp
>
> Tomas Gunnarsson <guson at home.se> wrote:
>  Your engine temp would be determined by the electric fan switch when the 
> car is not moving or moving very slowly.
>
> Tomas
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Art Stephens"
> To:
> Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:07 PM
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Thermostat Question
>
>
>> Have any of you guys done a test to determine how much cooler your engine 
>> ran with the Robertshaw thermostat as opposed to a properly functioning 
>> standard Cleveland thermostat? My engine gets too hot in traffic. I have 
>> a Robertshaw/Flowcooler ready to install and I am wondering how much it 
>> might be able to drop my temp, assuming both are 180 degree units?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Art
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