Re: T-Stat

[Steve Chervinsky <63hemipolara@xxxxxxxxx>]

Summitt and Jegs have them (Milodon). Buy a 180 and a 165. Sometimes
if you have a 165 t-stat it stays open and the coolant does not remain
in the rad long enough to cool it down so it will heat up on a long
run (I have seen mine go to 195 n a long highway run...3hrs @ 3200
rpm). Yes the 180 will run warmer BUT it will run at a more constant
temp (like 185). I have NEVER drilled holes in the t-stat to "bleed"
when filling. I would fill to normal level, start the car with full
heat on and you will know when the t-stat opens as the level drops.
Fill until the fluid covers the fins and no longer drops. This has
worked for me for 25 years, no issues.



-- 
Steve
'63 Hemi Polara


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