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Old 05-22-2015, 11:40 PM   #12
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Default Re: thermostat function

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Originally Posted by Bill Goddard View Post
I don't understand any of these answers. they remind me of the time a licensed pilot told me he always held a little right rudder to hold a course against a crosswind. The outside air temp has to make a difference and so does the head.
It does, but if you are looking for a chart that has all the variables that redmodelt listed, it does not exist.

The thermostat is as simple as it can be, allows little water to flow when cool (shut). This allow the coolant in the engine to rise in temperature to the rating of the unit and opens to allow water to circulate and cool. If the temp drops it shuts, when it goes up it opens. Simple.
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