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Originally posted by LIV1S:
Does the PME remote thermostat with the bypass installed still require a 351c thermostat? How does the bypass shut off once the thermostat is open? If it doesn't, too much coolant will still bypass the radiator and your temp will continue to rise in stop and go traffic. If you are testing the system anyway, try removing the bypass. I've worked on an early PB Pantera with the water restrictor plate plugged running a standard 180 thermostat so there is no bypass and it seems to run well in traffic with a stable temperature running around 180-185 in 85 degree weather. It takes a little longer to warm up so just mind your engine temperature before driving it hard.

I don't like the 1:1 ratio pulleys. The idle flow rate may me okay for a front engined car where the radiator is close but not on a Pantera. But, this is my opinion since there is two schools of thought about coolant flow rate.

The PME house is an "open space", there ix no bypass blocking and it does not reuire a Cleveland thermostat. You could be right, if it continuing feed the pump/engine with hot water. I will test and block the bypass
Good luck with your troubleshooting.