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Re: Re: How hot is too hot?
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Posted by G Taylor on June 03, 2002 at 20:01:47 from (64.10.143.185):
In Reply to: Re: How hot is too hot? posted by rem on June 02, 2002 at 04:41:16:
180F plus, 195F is better for fuel efficiency & boiling condensation out of the lube oil.
Heat isn't the problem it's when a steam/vapour pocket forms and allows localized overheating while nearby metal is still liquid cooled. The temperature differential is what stresses metal/gaskets.
With 50/50 coolant and just a 5 pound rad cap 195F is safe.
The old all fuels wouldn't even run until 180F was reached, better 200F.
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