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Originally Posted by elmariachi
Maybe a stupid question, but do you get these swings when running with NO thermostat?
Jim
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You know Jim, I've never run it without a stat. Too cold can be almost as bad as too hot, especially with an aluminum motor. If I still get these temp swings with the new stat (which ever one I go with) then no stat would be the next step. Odd thing is, the cooler it got outside the higher the temp would spike. RickL experienced the same symptoms with a Mr. Gasket (Robertshaw) stat in his FE as I did. The problem went away after he replaced it with a different mfr's stat. There were also similar hits on google about the subject too. That gives me a glimmer of hope. I checked with NAPA today on the way home from work and they carry the Stant line, semi-reboxed with the NAPA logo on it. I've got some breathing room as far as time goes so I think I'll do some more research. I just wish someone else made a hi-flow stat other than Robertshaw.
Dave