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Old 04-07-2009, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by vector1 View Post
i had used a thermostat with 4 holes drilled and it would not let the engine warm above 150, about same as yours. replaced with one with 2 small holes and heats up much better. your 3 holes may be too much, depends on size also. course it has been cold out also.
That, coupled with the non-use of the water pump bypass hose (I believe I remember him saying he was not using it) could very well be the answer.
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