[flatford8]

You have to do something to keep the thermostat in place. A piece of PVC inside the hose with a second clamp that pushes down on the thermostat. Or small pieces of wire from the thermostat down between the hose and the neck on the head. While you’re checking to see if your thermostat moved, why not put in a set of 180’s. A laser gun can be real touchy where it’s aimed. But I agree with you, you really want your motor at a higher temperature. …….Mark