The Ford Barn

nkaminar · 07-03-2022, 07:21 PM

Jack has a good point. A new engine will have more friction leading to running hotter. Ford recommended breaking in a new engine at 25 mph for 500 miles.

Daba · 07-04-2022, 10:51 AM

So should I have a thermostat in it?? None of my other cars have one maybe they should I’m not sure ??

Patrick L. · 07-04-2022, 10:54 AM

Thermostat ? No, it doesn't need it. They didn't come with them.

But, if you want one then by all means install one.

07-03-2022, 07:21 PM	#21
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,924	Re: Overheating Jack has a good point. A new engine will have more friction leading to running hotter. Ford recommended breaking in a new engine at 25 mph for 500 miles. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

07-04-2022, 10:51 AM	#22
Daba Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Orange Massachusetts Posts: 75	Re: Overheating So should I have a thermostat in it?? None of my other cars have one maybe they should I’m not sure ??

07-04-2022, 10:54 AM	#23
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Overheating Thermostat ? No, it doesn't need it. They didn't come with them. But, if you want one then by all means install one.