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Old 02-25-2024, 03:40 PM   #12
Gene1949
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Default Re: 160 or 180 degree thermostats?

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Originally Posted by Dirtslinger View Post
Gene you mentioned the 3/32 hole that you drilled, is that common and should I also do that to mine? I also have a 49 Tudor.
Absolutely. Much verbiage on this site of the benefits. I stumbled on it by accident 25 years ago when dealing with issues on my big block Camaro. Radiator builder that built stockcar radiators suggested it lessened the effects of traped air and percolation in the block. BB Camaros were notorious for overheat because of radiator size and small engine bay. Downside is warmup takes a little longer.
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