Where did you get the 182 deg. figure from??
Tom
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Subject: Re: DML: 180 Thermostat
Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: 10/4/99 3:51 PM
The optimum operating temp for the Magnum engines is about 182 degrees .
Your truck has a 195 degree thermostat from the factory which doesn't even
open fully till 2-something . It is fairly easy to do , although it is
kinds buried and costs under $10 .
At 03:39 PM 10/4/1999 -0400, you wrote:
> What is a 180 degree thermostat and what are the advantages of putting
>on in? Are they expensive? Are they hard to install? I've installed
>thermostats on other vehicles and found it very easy.
>
>
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