[DeTomaso] Thermostat question

JDeRyke at aol.com JDeRyke at aol.com
Wed Sep 2 19:22:53 EDT 2009


In a message dated 9/2/09 4:15:35 PM, pantdino at aol.com writes:

> That's my understanding too-- engines are designed to have the proper 
> clearances when the metal is a certain temp, usually about 195 deg.
> At 160 the engine is too cool. There is therefore not a good idea to 
> install a t-stat of that type.?
> If the problem is inadequate cooling capacity of the cooling system this 
> will not help because?it cannot open further than a 195 deg stat.
> 
My rudimentary checks on our car showed that the stabilized engine temp was 
around 190 with both a 160 and a 193F thermostat. The only difference I 
found was the 160 opened a little sooner. FWIW- J Deryke



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