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04-19-2020, 09:10 AM | #21 | |
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Re: Correct flathead operating temperature?
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But that being said, it is said that the higher 180 deg. water temp. provides better power and economy but I can't prove it. The standard for Ford was 160 deg. water temp. but what did they know anyway.
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04-19-2020, 09:28 AM | #22 |
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Re: Correct flathead operating temperature?
Funny, I did not notice! Goes to show that some questions are relevant, no matter what the date!
Anyways, I am thinking that if an engine has been built correctly & the cooling is as good as it would ever be, then that engine is going to run where it is comfortable....That's just me. I say that because I had a built 460 V8 that loved 210 degrees! No matter what I did to bring the temp down, it ran there all day long! I had a question within my original reply, which was: What is the most accurate way to judge engine operating temp & why...via Oil Temp OR Coolant Temp? Regards, Chris Kennedy |
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04-19-2020, 09:51 AM | #23 | |
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Re: Correct flathead operating temperature?
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Generally the mfg. of the engine sets the standard. So if now you want to use oil temp. as a standard, what oil temp. are YOU going to use as the standard? |
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04-19-2020, 09:53 AM | #24 |
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Re: Correct flathead operating temperature?
if it doesn't boil over you are fine.
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04-19-2020, 09:56 AM | #25 |
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04-19-2020, 12:49 PM | #26 |
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04-19-2020, 03:12 PM | #27 |
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Re: Correct flathead operating temperature?
185 to 190 would be a better operating range.
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04-19-2020, 03:24 PM | #28 |
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Re: Correct flathead operating temperature?
I’m no expert but you can trust JSeery. Take that to bank!
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