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Old 06-28-2009, 10:04 PM
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To add to what Ken said... that's just your opening/closing temperature. If you've got other cooling issues, the motor is going to get just as hot once the thermostat is opened. The thermostat sets the MINIMUM temp the motor can be when at operating temperature.
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