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Karl · 11-17-2015, 04:13 PM

I have followed with interest the discussion around Thermostats and cooling . And have decided to fit thermostats to my 1934 Ford. I think every car should have thermostats and with the short driving I do I feel getting the Temp up as quick as possible is important.

I have had some problems with my car running "Hot" (as evidenced by my dual temperature gauge reading at the top of the normal range). However my wife's meat thermometer shows that when reading Hot the actual water temp is 180F at the top of the radiator which I think is fine . I am using no water and the Oil is clear of water I have tried to recalibrate the temp gauge with ice and boiling water but nothing has changed and I think I will just accept it as it is.

Since I got the car I do get some black oily water first thing on start up -
GM suggested in a previous post that this indicated a minor compression leak and Barrs leak would deal to this . He was right and since I put a can in no more water on start up and my wife is happy no stain on the drive

Thanks GM

Karl

11-17-2015, 04:13 PM	#1
Karl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manawatu, New Zealand Posts: 1,420	My Thanks To GM I have followed with interest the discussion around Thermostats and cooling . And have decided to fit thermostats to my 1934 Ford. I think every car should have thermostats and with the short driving I do I feel getting the Temp up as quick as possible is important. I have had some problems with my car running "Hot" (as evidenced by my dual temperature gauge reading at the top of the normal range). However my wife's meat thermometer shows that when reading Hot the actual water temp is 180F at the top of the radiator which I think is fine . I am using no water and the Oil is clear of water I have tried to recalibrate the temp gauge with ice and boiling water but nothing has changed and I think I will just accept it as it is. Since I got the car I do get some black oily water first thing on start up - GM suggested in a previous post that this indicated a minor compression leak and Barrs leak would deal to this . He was right and since I put a can in no more water on start up and my wife is happy no stain on the drive Thanks GM Karl