This might work for you?

427 S/O · #1 (**permalink**) 01-02-2005, 06:03 AM

Thought I would pass this along..........
The beast was not coming up to a good operating temperature and on a whim, installed a Chrysler 195 thermostat, couldn't believe the results. It maintains 195-200 even in traffic and runs great, it was 70 degrees yesterday and could have an impact on the readings. I believe the 180 thermostat I ran was opening and closing like a flapper valve, the coolant wasn't staying in the radiator long enough to cool. This could, of course, be out the window when the warmer weather arrives, wait and see?.

427 S/O · #2 (**permalink**) 01-02-2005, 06:08 AM

Forgot!, I have a double cross flow aluminum radiator, this could also account for the readings?.

tpiini · #3 (**permalink**) 01-02-2005, 06:30 AM

Thermostats are the work of the DEVIL! I've had so many issues over the years attributed to them that whenever I have cooling issues, I ALWAYS buy a few new thermostats and try them out before doing anything else. They are like Ford ignition modules and Lucas electrics. I've had them brand new in a pan of water refusing to open well past the boiling point!

Glad that you found your demon.



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