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Re: Is 160 degrees right for 74?

To: bricklin@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Is 160 degrees right for 74?
From: Isensee@aol.com
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 1998 09:08:51 EDT
In a message dated 10/3/98 2:15:43 AM Central Daylight Time,
symbiotic@hotmail.com writes:

<< I am going through my cooling system and was wondering whether it is 
 recommended to use a 160 degree thermostat in a 74 4 speed (360 c.i.d.)? >>

I think it is better to run a 180 thermostat. At the higher temps the engine
runs a bit more efficiently and is less likely to form deposits.

Scott Isensee

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