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Re: normal operating coolant temperature for ford
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Posted by wdTom on November 14, 2003 at 19:01:25 from (155.212.223.29):
In Reply to: normal operating coolant temperature for ford 601 posted by Dan Mihuc on November 13, 2003 at 17:11:52:
I am not familaiar with a Ford 601. I will say that in general that engines run better warm. A temp of 190 is fine genarally. 200 is fine too. My Allis Chalmers WD owners manual says something to that effect. Especially for "tractor fuel", which needs a higher temperature to vaporize parperly. My 86 slant six runs best at about 200 degrees. Engines generally run better warm, and wear less too.
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