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marlinjackThe Machinist #5723 AMARGOSA MACHINE 'Running on Empty- Middle of Nowhere'

...since I have installed a Weiand aluminum waterpump I don't need the specific thermostat because the pump already blocks the reciculation port; so 100% of the engine coolant goes to the radiator. I did stay with a 180 Degrees Thermostat(we all know the colder the engine runs the more the cylinder bore wear; the 'chart' shows less than .0001" wear difference between 180 degrees and 160; OVER a 40 Hour test period.) My gauge reading is always at 170 to 190. I run one cooling fan (comes on with the key) I seldom if ever have to turn on the second fan(Manually). They are of the 'Miriya' pusher type and still on the original brass radiator. Yes! I am looking to replace it with a nice 'Fluidyne', in the very near future. 32 years is long enough to ask a Radiator to do it's job...

12/27/054:44 PM

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