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tubman · 10-12-2021, 11:24 AM

Many opinions, but I believe there is only one correct one. Ford put them in initially, so there has to be a good reason, because they did not waste money on things that were not necessary. If the rest of your cooling system (clean block and good radiator) is in good shape, properly functioning thermostats will not cause it to overheat. If your radiator is partially clogged or your block is half full of crud, removing them may allow the engine to overheat a little less, but it is not addressing the actual problem. It's kind of like cutting your finger and putting a band-aid on your toe. Running an engine that has a properly functioning cooling system with no thermostats will cause the engine to run too cool, which will cause sludge and other problems.

Run 'em, and if it overheats, it means that the rest of the cooling system needs attention.

10-12-2021, 11:24 AM	#3
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,320	Re: No Thermostats Many opinions, but I believe there is only one correct one. Ford put them in initially, so there has to be a good reason, because they did not waste money on things that were not necessary. If the rest of your cooling system (clean block and good radiator) is in good shape, properly functioning thermostats will not cause it to overheat. If your radiator is partially clogged or your block is half full of crud, removing them may allow the engine to overheat a little less, but it is not addressing the actual problem. It's kind of like cutting your finger and putting a band-aid on your toe. Running an engine that has a properly functioning cooling system with no thermostats will cause the engine to run too cool, which will cause sludge and other problems. Run 'em, and if it overheats, it means that the rest of the cooling system needs attention.