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Tinker · 04-19-2019, 01:55 AM

Once you get it hot going from 170 to 200 is not a big leap. Like a pot on a stove, don't touch it once you take it off. Flow is good.

I don't run stats. Designed to heat the motor up quickly in cold weather. When I drive the motor gets to 160-180 over time (not worried about condensation in the oil). I also don't drive in the winter. I additionally blocked off the intake crossover.

04-19-2019, 01:55 AM	#5
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,063	Re: Funny Thing About Flathead Thermostats Once you get it hot going from 170 to 200 is not a big leap. Like a pot on a stove, don't touch it once you take it off. Flow is good. I don't run stats. Designed to heat the motor up quickly in cold weather. When I drive the motor gets to 160-180 over time (not worried about condensation in the oil). I also don't drive in the winter. I additionally blocked off the intake crossover. Last edited by Tinker; 04-19-2019 at 02:53 AM.