Yep, the first stat that went into the MPI was a
Stant 180 and the engine was overheating. Replaced
it with the Robert Shaw 180, big difference.
GS -
>
> Here's something annoying:
>
> Since I had some repairs to make to the Dakota, I replaced the Robert Shaw 180
> Degree "SuperStat" with a regular Stant 180 Degree T'Stat. I measured the
> actual coolant temp with a digital gauge (same one used as before) and the
> Stant runs 5 degrees hotter (188)...AND...it fluctuates too much for my taste.
>
> Sometimes it opens at 183, 185, 182, 187...what the f---!! Time to put my
> Robert Shaw back in...it was consistent at 183 degrees. (I can honestly say you
> get what you pay for on this item.)
>
> - -
> Bernd
>
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