[Healeys] Thermostat Choices

[Oudesluys]

I prefer to run my engines hot. They are more efficient and better 
running, however I do this with a thermoswitch controlled electric fan 
that replaces the fixed fan and a 10lbs radiator cap. Even in a hot 
climate this should not present a problem on one condition and that is 
that the radiator must have sufficient cooling capacity, which in hot 
climates means a larger core than standard. Anyway, you get a bigger 
heat transfer from radiator to air if the coolant temp is higher as you 
have a higher delta T.
The temperature reading on the gauge should only be slightly higher than 
the opening temperature of the thermostat, again on the condition that 
the radiator has sufficient cooling capacity. Only in dense traffic or 
in the mountains will it go up to between the switching temperatures of 
the thermoswitch if fitted with an electric fan. In many cases a classic 
car with a fixed fan may overheat in a serious traffic jam.
160F is not cold enough to damage the engine.
You can get OE NOS sleeved thermostats in a variety of opening 
temperatures. Moss has a sleeved thermostat which is a modified modern 
item, 160F only if I am not mistaken.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


Op 1-9-2012 3:49, Kenneth Fleming schreef:
> 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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