Someone said Mopar makes and sells the 185 but I have never seen one, could
call a dealer and ask the parts person..
----- Original Message -----
From: jay & dana <jay&dana@telus.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 12:32 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Magnum Engines run best cooler.
>
> Thanks for the advice and info, Bob.
> Since BC is just as cold as Ontario a lot of the year (this year seems
> colder, snow last night :-( and I'm not one much for changing out T-stats
> twice a year, it's too bad nobody makes a 185-186 T-stat for our trucks.
> Oh well...
>
> Thanks again,
> Jay
>
>
> >No need ... save your money.
> >
> >The 180 tstat is only a small part of the Dakota Power
> >Secrets article. All have been mentioned on the DML
> >at one time or another.
> >
> >The blurb basically says that the engine controller (pcm)
> >is designed to make maximum power at 182F of engine
> >temp. Under WOT operations, higher combustion temps.
> >are generated. When this happens, the coolant is air-
> >pocketing on the north side of the combustion chamber.
> >These engine heat problems can be frequently solved
> >by dropping to a 180F - 185F tstat. Switching back
> >to 195F tstat is recommended if you live in a cold
> >winter climate.
> >
> >Bob
>
>
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