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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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high temp t-stat?
does anyone know if there is a high temp t- stat for this engine?
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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The stock one is 190. What are you looking for?
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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i think the stock one opens at 180, i am looking for something closer to 200
my truck is 97 i think the 12 valves open at 180
i wonder if i could use a 24 valvle t-stat in a 12 valve?
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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Help us out here. What is your goal?
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 07:54 AM
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i would like to raise my engine running temp.
it seems to run about 165 w/ stock 180 t-stat
i was hoping to get closer to 180 engine temp w/ a 190-200 t-stat
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 09:59 AM
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Why do you want it to run hotter?
It's the nature of a diesel engine to run cool unless it's under load.
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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It could be that your t-stat isn't working correctly and it's sticking partially open.
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I also would like a 200 degree t-stat. Even a diesel engine is more efficent at slightly higher temp. Remember cars are running at 220.
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