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jimk
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Should your thermostat stuck shut, you'll not know.
On Sat, Aug 19, 2017 at 9:09 AM, James Hupy wrote:
> In these days of heavy traffic, and "distracted driving incidents", I
> figure that systems like the digi-panel that have visual and auditory
> alerts with flashing lights and warning chimes should suffice. I am not a
> proponent of gages that require that you take your eyes off the road. We
> travel a great deal up and down the Interstate 5 corridor between San
> Francisco, California and the Canadian border. Some of the most congested
> roads most of you will ever encounter. Absolutely no place to be taking
> your eyes off the road. Portland, Oregon, Olympia, Tacoma, Seattle,
> Everett, Bellingham all are high speed choke points that go from 70 mph to
> Zero in a hurry. Just me, your situation might differ.
> Jim Hupy
>
> On Aug 19, 2017 8:55 AM, "John Phillips" wrote:
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> The main difference is what side of the thermostat do you want to be on.
> Radiator/coolant temp is important but engine temp is more important.
> What do you want to do if you have a stuck thermostat?
> I am a data guy, I vote for both engine temp and return coolant temp.
>
> On Sat, Aug 19, 2017 at 8:21 AM, James Hupy wrote:
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>> In your case, there shouldn't be much difference if the port is near the
>> top radiator hose. For me, the stock location, as well as the stock gage
>> works just fine. The stock gage is known to be only an approximate wild
>> assed guess, but that seems good enough for my needs. A high mileage 403,
>> well broken in, doesn't make enough heat to worry about for me. But, if
> you
>> have a tight 455 with great compression, and some head and block milling
>> done, your needs might be different than mine.
>> Jim Hupy
>>
>> On Aug 19, 2017 8:10 AM, "Scott Nutter" wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks Jim
>>> The rad port is right next to the water inlet uptop on the rad.
>>>
>>> If it was yours, where would you mount it?
>>>
>>> Thanks, scott
>>> --
>>> Scott Nutter
>>> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21
>> final
>>> drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi.
>>> Houston, Texas
>>>
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