Somewhere in my book learning days I recall reading that truly efficient
stoichiometric operation also required coolant temps of 190F.
Does this ring a bell? I do know that modern cars are allowed to heat to
240F or more before the cooling fans engage..
Dave
frogeye@porterscustom.com
I have always raised the operating temperatures ( usually between
82-960C) on my cars, adding if necessary an expansion vessel, a bigger
radiator and a thermostatically controlled electric fan and often also
raised the pressure as to prevent boiling.
You can still use a bellows thermostat, but you cannot rely on its given
opening temperature. Determine that when it is installed when you watch
your temperature gauge.
Kees Oudesluijs
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