[Spridgets] thermostat in the south......

[Jon Paschke]

It really doesn't matter what the thermostat opens at. If your cooling 
system will not keep the motor at 180 it sure won't keep it lower, once 
either thermostat opens they have the same size openings and will flow 
all the coolant that can flow. Work on your radiator, a re-core is 
highly recommended - you can get a modern core that works way better put 
in the rad.

On 8/7/2011 6:01 PM, Bill Masquelier wrote:
> Ed
> I would first check the gauge to see if it is accurate. 180 should be fine in
> SC.
> BillM
>
>> Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2011 16:21:43 -0700
>> From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
>> To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Subject: [Spridgets] thermostat in the south......
>>
>> I have a 180 degree thermostat installed in the car and it seems to run
>> exceptionally hot.  This was installed in the car when I lived in the NW.
>> Since I've relocated to South Carolina, the car seems to always run toward
> the
>> hot end of the gauge.  Any recommendations as to what temp thermostat I
> should
>> be getting?  I'm thinking 165 degrees.  Should I go any cooler than that?
>> Heat index has been aroun 105-115 this summer.  Ouch!
>>
>>
>>
>> Edward Perez
>> Summerville, SC
>> 78 Midget (1275)
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/
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