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Old 06-02-2009   #31
Tyler Townsley
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Nichols, FL
Posts: 611
Default Re: Correct engine coolant temperature

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Originally Posted by QB93Z View Post

My next research attempt is going to be replacing the thermostat (which also has the bypass flow valve built into it. I may even try to block off all the low rpm bypass flow just to see what happens.

Jim
You will blow your head gaskets! The thermo temp spring opening depends on the hot water coming down the bypass to see opening temerature. No hot water, no open, blow head gasket.

You can cut the thermo pill spring and block the bypass, this will result in the coolest operating temps.

http://www.deliquescence.net/~tyler/misc1/Thermo.jpg

Tyler
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