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1. Optimal temperature, radiator cap, etc. (score: 1): Author: Larry Colen <lrcar@red4est.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 15:14:59 -0700; Now that I have a "calibrated" temperature guage, and have some idea as to what temperature my car is actually running at, the next question is, what temperature *should* it run at? There are two sid; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00661.html (8,790 bytes)
2. Re: Optimal temperature, radiator cap, etc. (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@imt.net>; Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 16:13:17 -0600; It would appear that your thermostat is not working as designed. There are several thermostats to choose from, from the 160 degree summer version to the 190 degree winter version (and I think there m; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00664.html (9,689 bytes)
3. Re: Optimal temperature, radiator cap, etc. (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 15:20:00 -0700; 7lb for 62-67, 10lb for 68-75, 13lb for 76, and 15lb for 77-80 Skye /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00665.html (8,199 bytes)
4. Re: Optimal temperature, radiator cap, etc. (score: 1): Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 09:52:20 -0500; You'll get as many answers to the correct thermo question as you'll ge answers. I run a 180 degree (F) thermostat all year 'round in my '69 B, with 50-50 antifreeze mix. Temperatures here in the TX h; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00710.html (9,516 bytes)
5. Re: Optimal temperature, radiator cap, etc. (score: 1): Author: Larry Colen <lrcar@red4est.com>; Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 23:59:23 -0700; I suppose I should have phrased it better. I am curious about the advantages runnning warmer versus cooler. I could see that running warmer might cause predetonation. I can also see how with my misca; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00769.html (9,775 bytes)
6. Re: Optimal temperature, radiator cap, etc. (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 09:10:48 -0700; It should. I personally think the practice of seasonally changing thermostats is silly. In theory, an internal combustion engine is more efficient at a higher operating temperature. Obviously, there; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00782.html (9,120 bytes)
7. Re: Optimal temperature, radiator cap, etc. (score: 1): Author: "Telewest $PH$" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 09:47:53 +0100; MG recommended cooler stats for hotter climes and vice-versa, but didn't recommend changing them with the seasons AFAIK. /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.te; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00824.html (9,225 bytes)
8. Re: Optimal temperature, radiator cap, etc. (score: 1): Author: Aaron Whiteman <aaronw@wsu.edu>; Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 08:53:05 -0700; True. However, somehow I suspect that MG, at their headquarters in England didn't realize the kind of fluctuations we get in parts of the US. Here in Pullman, which is actually fairly mild when you t; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00839.html (9,885 bytes)
9. Re: Optimal temperature, radiator cap, etc. (score: 1): Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 15:19:16 -0500; See below: SNIP You left out some of my post. I believe that it does. However, YMMV because our cars come in various configurations. They also are in various conditions. That's why you'll get lots of; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00854.html (9,308 bytes)
10. Re: Optimal temperature, radiator cap, etc. (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 16:31:52 -0700; The other option of course, is to blank off part of the radiator and oil cooler (if fitted), which is a heck of a lot less work for much the same results. Skye 66 B /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00867.html (9,463 bytes)
11. RE: Optimal temperature, radiator cap, etc. (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <list@marketvalue.net>; Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 17:45:18 -0600; The thermostat does not regulate the maximum operating temperature. It does regulate the time it takes for the engine to get to operating temperature. Larry Hoy /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00868.html (9,200 bytes)
12. Re: Optimal temperature, radiator cap, etc. (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 22:35:35 -0500; I owned a '64 Saab that also had a radiator blind. It had a cord instead of a chain. The cord had knots that engaged a slot in the dash to make the blind adjustable. Are small engines easily over coo; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00876.html (9,423 bytes)
13. Re: Optimal temperature, radiator cap, etc. (score: 1): Author: "Telewest $PH$" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 15:12:41 +0100; If the heat output from the engine is greater than the ability of the radiator to get rid if it then certainly the stat will be fully open and the temperature will continue to rise, as will the temp; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00889.html (10,587 bytes)
14. Re: Optimal temperature, radiator cap, etc. (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 16:20:20 -0400; I had a Saab with the window shade at the radiator also. Volvos at that time had them, as did some of the diesel Mercedes. Perhaps it was a cold-country thing. It's not just small engines that get c; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00917.html (9,523 bytes)
15. Re: Optimal temperature, radiator cap, etc. (score: 1): Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>; Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2002 00:53:27 -0500; MGA's had a "window blind" as an optional extra! <<<snip>>> I had a Saab with the window shade at the radiator also. <<<snip>>> -- Blake NAMGAR Technial Reprint Provider http://www.mgcars.org.uk/namg; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00957.html (8,337 bytes)
16. Re: Optimal temperature, radiator cap, etc. (score: 1): Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>; Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2002 11:27:12 -0400; For Canadian cold winter driving (yes I drove my MGB in the winter!) I covered a piece of cardboard with aluminium foil and dropped it in front of the radiator - worked a treat! Regards Barrie Barrie; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00965.html (9,907 bytes)

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