I cant speak for roadsters or older cars but...
Ive been a mechanic since 86,cars with a stuck open thermostat or missing
thermostat dont run as well. Engines tend to run better at a specific temp.
Ken
DATSTER
----- Original Message -----
From: "nruff" <nruffcorn@prodigy.net>
To: "datsun list" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2000 9:28 AM
Subject: Thermostat stuck!
> What are the disadvantages, if any,of running a motor without a thermostat
> (in the summer months anyway)?
> Several weeks ago, while tuning my carbs, I reached over and felt the top
> radiator hose--it was cold, but the rest of the motor was definitely HOT.
I
> killed the key and could hear the coolant boiling inside the motor for
> several seconds! (no apparent damage yet) After letting the motor cool,
I
> pulled out the thermostat and have left it out since. Now the motor seems
> to have no cooling problems. Obviously, it will take the motor longer to
> reach operating temp but beyond that, is there really any harm to leaving
it
> out? I definitely don't want to risk having the thermostat not open
again.
>
> What do ya think?
>
> Nathan
>
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