[Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 5, Issue 579

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In a message dated 8/12/11 9:57:59 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net 
writes:


> Alan
> 
> The thermostat does not determine the temperature at which the engine will
> run. It determines the temperature at which coolant is first allowed to
> circulate around the engine.
> 
> Derek
> 

Just for the fun of a semantic and logical argument on a Friday, the 
thermostat certain can determine the temperature of the engine. Try having it jam 
shut and see if that doesn't determine that the engine will run at over 212.

Gary