[Healeys] Thermostat Choices

[F Ronald Rader]

Ken:
i prefer running the  160  degree all year round in SoCal.
others disagree but i think my car runs cooler.
no over heating ever.
ron

On Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 6:49 PM, Kenneth Fleming <ahmg at aol.com> wrote:
>
> I recall reading in the past a thread discussing the different options for
> thermostats for BJ8`s. Currently there are several options that will work
> and some of the choice is based on personal preference, home climate,
> antifreeze mixture etc.  I have had over the years several different
> temperature thermostats in my car.
> With a 160,180,and 190 degree thermostat what should I expect my gauge to
> read  on each if assuming it is calibrated correct? Is this degree
> designation an exact number? (forgot not much is exact with a Healey) Also,
> with running a160 degree year round could it potentially run the car to cold
> in colder months and do any damage to the engine? Our winters are not to
> harsh or long in the southeast, but I do drive year round.
> I have had the sleeved type with success recently from Moss purchased a
> few years back. (NFI)
> If this subject has been thoroughly discussed in the recent past, I would
> appreciate someone directing me to it in the archives.
>
> Ken
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