Re: Proper direction of a thermostat on an M

Posted by Bob M on May 09, 2005 at 07:49:55 from (151.190.254.108):

In Reply to: Proper direction of a thermostat on an M posted by Nathan in Texas on May 09, 2005 at 07:02:58:

Several thoughts:

1 - It appears you installed your new t'stat correctly. You can quit worrying about that!

2 - As Bob suggests below, unless you're working the engine (or unless the outside air temp is approaching 100 deg...) it'll never heat up to the "RUN" range - even running on high idle. Reason: There's a passage cast in the t'stat housing that bypasses enough coolant around the t'stat to keep the engine cool even with a good t'stat installed.

3 - The OEM style temp gages are not exactly precision instruments - they tend to read low as they age/wear out. To find out if your's is reading low, remove the bulb and stick it in a container of boiling water for a minute or so. If it's in calibration the hand will move up near the top of the RUN range.

Follow Ups:

• Re: Proper direction of a thermostat on an M Nathan in Texas 08:26:20 05/09/05 (1)
  • Re: Proper direction of a thermostat on an M Bob M 10:12:55 05/09/05 (0)

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