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Old 02-05-2024, 08:18 AM   #11
glennpm
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Default Re: To use in hose thermostats or not? 1935 85 V8

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Originally Posted by cas3 View Post
Thermostats are to keep the engine warm enough to cook moisture out of the oil and warm up faster than an open system. Once up to the temp the stat is made for it should be open anyways so you are not going to run cooler without them, and you have a radiator issue is my bet.
My thoughts too.

Glenn
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