Not too important. In my experience, what temp thermostat it is makes no difference in how hot the engine runs once fully warmed up. A 160- thermostat opens quicker but runs at the same temp as a 180 or the now-rare 192 after 15 minutes or so. I solved my special Cleveland thermostat problem decades ago by blocking the recirculation passage in the water pump and the brass washer under the T-stat and use a 351-W (or 302) thermostat. Works for me....
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