Re: Running engine without thermostat

Posted by Mark - IN. on March 25, 2005 at 21:57:11 from (205.188.117.7):

In Reply to: Running engine without thermostat posted by Willy P on March 25, 2005 at 18:59:25:

Thermostats do two things, heat and cool the engine. In cooler temperatures, running without one may cause the engine not to reach it's proper operating range because the coolant isn't being held in the engine long enough. In warmer weather, can cause the engine not to cool properly because the coolant isn't being held in the radiator long enough be cooled by the fan.

Will it harm anything by not having one? Hard to say, depending upon the conditions. Put one in and be done with it, and worrying.

Mark

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