Same thing as one with a t-stat...gets pretty darned hot. This is where the
cooling system shows it's strength, or weakness...when the radiator, fan, and
ambient temp play a major role.
Cautiously peering above the rim of the Lurk-hole...
Bruce Johnson
92 Dak 5.2 LE CC Slushie.
In a message dated 98-08-16 00:40:24 EDT, you write:
<< Try sitting in rush hour traffic with out one, in 95 deg. weather and see
what
happens!!!
BJohn77777@aol.com wrote:
> ?????????????? -!
>
> If that was the case, then what is the reason the temp gauge stays next to
> "arctic" when you remove the t-stat? The t-stat acts as a regulator...that
is
> "maintains" a particular "band" of temperature. When the coolant (best to
use
> a quality antifreeze/coolant mixture to prevent cavitation at the
> pump---another story...) reaches the value (degrees) of the t-stat, it will
> start to open. The 195 degree t-stat is designed to maintain the operating
> temp of the engine ~ 192-199 degrees. At approximately 220 degrees the t-
stat
> will be open fully to allow maximum cooling by the radiator, fan, and
ambient
> temperature. A properly designed and maintained cooling system will
provide
> more than adequate system cooling for MOST applications.
>
> Nomex on...
>
> Back to the lurking hole...dig deeper...jump in...
>
> Bruce Johnson
> 92 DakLE CC 5.2 slushie... >>
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