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ffemt300
 Post subject: thermostat
PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:32 pm 
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Opinions on thermostats/cooling flaps? Ive done some research and in my quest to keep my engine stock I think I want to get this part working again. I have my original thermostat and bracket but no cooling flaps,rod or linkage of the shroud. Anyone have any flaps that will fit a doghouse shroud? linkages?

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 Post subject: Re: thermostat
PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:34 pm 
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The thermostat is not necessary in a warmer climate like Houston. Personally, I would skip it, if they malfunction your engine will overheat real quick. Just my 2 cents 8-)

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mk-Zero wrote:
The thermostat is not necessary in a warmer climate like Houston. Personally, I would skip it, if they malfunction your engine will overheat real quick. Just my 2 cents 8-)



yep ive heard of that before.

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ffemt300
 Post subject: Re: thermostat
PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:42 pm 
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Sounds good...from what Ive researched they are impossible to find.....and Brian is an engine genious so thats good enough for me!! :thumbs:

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genius....

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 Post subject: Re: thermostat
PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:12 pm 
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Genius...sorry. And I'm usually the spelling nazi... w:pw

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