Re: What degree thermostat?

["Ollie" <satellite1965@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have discovered that AutoZone's high flow thermostats are the same as Mr. 
Gasket performance thermostat. I had both of them in my hand and they had 
the same exact stampings on them. Big difference in price. I have a AutoZone 
high flow in my LA 318.
Ollie

-----Original Message----- 
From: Dennis C.
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 1:21 PM
To: The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse
Subject: Re: What degree thermostat?

Personally I like and run 180 degree.  I would stay away from auto
parts house off the shelf thermostats.  Consider going with a high
flow such as the following:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MIL-16406/

I put a standard stat and one of these in a pan of water had heated it
until they opened.  The opening on the high flow stat is much larger
than a standard stat.

If you over heat with this stat you will need to look into the cooling
system futher.  A real temperature gauge is helpful.  Just keep in
mind that once a thermostat is fully open there is nothing else it can
do.  So even if you have a 160 degree in the car if coolant
temperature exceeds 160 because of other cooling system issues that
stat has done all it can do.  It is also not a good idea to run
without a stat.

Take Care
Dennis C.

On May 18, 11:34 am, Eric R <hoodoovoodoo...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 361 with Astrodome temp gauge.
>
> Maybe it's just the gauge but it runs towards the hot side.
>
> Is a 180 degree thermostat ok?  I see 160 and 195 degree thermostats
> as well at the auto parts store.

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