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...
>
> In a message dated 98-08-15 02:28:15 EDT, you write:
>
> << I tend to disagree with you
> If the t-stat stayed open all the time the engine would over heat. Granted
> it may not close completely but never the less the coolant needs to stay in
> the radiator for a while to cool down, Hell if the thing stayed open all the
> time why bother having one in the first place.
> I tell you what . Take the cap off of the radiator let the thing sit there
> and get hot, watch when the stat opens you will see the water circulate then
> it will stop when it closes.
> Trying not to be an a** just telling it like it is
> IMHO
> Colin >>
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