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Timing & Temperature
The thermostat begins to open at about 180-185°F, it's not fully open or fully closed. It is fully open at about 195°F (and 180°F is the stock t-stat). What you see on the dash gauge is pretty much what's happening. I have verifyed it with a digital (fast response) thermocouple probe. If you...- cranetruck
- Post #17
- Forum: Deuce Modification and Hot-Rodding
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Timing & Temperature
My T-stat? Yes it has been checked. Actually cooked it on the stove and observed the action with a thermocouple probe in the water. It begins to open around 180-185°F. I can run the engine at idle for a long period of time with the radiator cap off..no circulation until the T-stat begins to open...- cranetruck
- Post #5
- Forum: Deuce Modification and Hot-Rodding
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Timing & Temperature
Don't mess with the timing. The multifuels are very efficient engines and use less than 1/2 gallon per hour at idle. They won't heat up unless you run them hard. Full winter front is good, I use a custom radiator cover all year to keep the temp up (pictures elsewhere on this forum)...- cranetruck
- Post #3
- Forum: Deuce Modification and Hot-Rodding