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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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