Date:         Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:07:22 -0500
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@MYFAIRPOINT.NET>
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From:         Mike Collum <collum@MYFAIRPOINT.NET>
Subject:      Re: Minimal Heat Update
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I should point out that my poor running was experienced in a Maine
winter.  It ran OK (but too cool) when it wasn't cold outside.

Mike



Mike Collum wrote:
> Jeff Lincoln wrote:
>> it was esentially over cooling (so I've been told) could that
>> contribute to
>> some of the poor running I was having as well? (kinda Vanagon syndrome
>> type
>> symptoms). I only ask because it ran perfectly on my test drive after
>> doing
>> the work.
>
> Yes indeed, Jeff.  When the thermostat was bad on my '85 (overcooling) I
> had to block off most of the radiator with cardboard just so the engine
> would run right.  Of course, after replacing the thermostat, it ran
> great again.
>
> Not only will a stuck open thermostat cause poor running, it will cause
> increased wear.  Cooler is not better ... below normal operating
> temperature that is.
>
> Mike
>
>
>