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grourown420
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posted 02-18-2004 12:38 AM
 
OK, when I was a kid, if memory serves, it seems that when a T-stat went south, they just tossed it. How important is it to have a T-stat? I live in Nevada, so I don't use my Heater. Anyhow, Thanks in advance for the info and your time.
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-18-2004 12:59 AM
 
Always use a Thermostat  Welcome to MM where in Nevada are you in ? ------------------
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grourown420
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posted 02-18-2004 01:19 AM
I am about 80 miles N of Lost Wages(Las Vegas).  Why is so important to have the T-stat?
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
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posted 02-18-2004 01:34 AM
It controls the flow of coolant without it the radiator can't do it's job as well. Because the coolant passes through it to fast to get cooled off. ------------------
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
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posted 02-18-2004 01:35 AM
Kinda up near area 51 ?------------------
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grourown420
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posted 02-18-2004 01:46 AM
I live in Mesquite, about 2 miles from AZ, and 40 from St. George. Thanks for the info.
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bud4660
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From: Mesquite, Tx. M&M #2925
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 02-18-2004 09:15 AM
quote:
Originally posted by grourown420:
I live in Mesquite, about 2 miles from AZ, and 40 from St. George. Thanks for the info.
Cool....I live in Mesquite too!! Just mines in Texas.... 
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Hell_Fish
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From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 02-18-2004 11:51 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Fastymz:
It controls the flow of coolant without it the radiator can't do it's job as well. Because the coolant passes through it to fast to get cooled off.
It also flows to quickly for the engine to transfer heat to the fluid. It may read cool, but its reading from the fluid, bot the metal of the block or heads. ------------------
Dustin C
"The Mopar Guy!"
CRC Motorsports
56 F-100
Mech. for wifes 69 Mustang coupe
65 Plymouth Barracuda
70 Dodge Swinger
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Bob Hopkins
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From: BRIDGEPORT NJ USA
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 02-19-2004 03:52 PM
iF YOU DRIVE A LOT YOU CAN DO AS i DUE IN SUMMER I gut a "Stant style" thermostat which is life having a open thermostat alltime can't fail runs cool and provides restristion to flow like having a thermostat
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grourown420
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posted 02-19-2004 11:47 PM
Thank you Bob, I will visit my local stores to see if anyone has one. Thanks again, William
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grourown420
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posted 02-20-2004 10:11 PM
Well Bob, called Auto Zone, said they would have to order, be here Tuesday. Hope I have better luck this time, I broke the last houseing.
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