Dang Thermostat!!!!
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Dang Thermostat!!!!
My thermostat hasn't been working lately, well actually since I bought the car. I don't know what is wrong. I need some help, is there a bad contact, where is the contact, wire and temperature sender, and how do I test if the gauge is bad. One thing, I dont' have a continuity tester, so just anyone with experience on dumb luck with this, please help me out!! 1980 L-82
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Re: Dang Thermostat!!!! (YZ450FRACER165)
To me a thermostat is something I put in the end of the upper rad hose to help the motor warm up quicker on cold days. It doesn't have a continuity test, any electronics of any kind.
'The sending unit in the head works with the gauge to read temperature.
'The sending unit in the head works with the gauge to read temperature.
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Re: Dang Thermostat!!!! (norvalwilhelm)
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One suggestion, if you need to replace the thermostat ONLY use a CHEVY replacement. DO NOT buy the replacement theromstat from a parts vendor like NAPA or Autozone. I found that in this case the thermostat lasts longer if you get it from Chevy parts counter.
One suggestion, if you need to replace the thermostat ONLY use a CHEVY replacement. DO NOT buy the replacement theromstat from a parts vendor like NAPA or Autozone. I found that in this case the thermostat lasts longer if you get it from Chevy parts counter.
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Re: Dang Thermostat!!!! (YZ450FRACER165)
My first thought was to "ditch" the T-stat but then I saw where you live. :eek:
To test your current thermostat - put it in a pot of boiling water and see if the darn thing opens up......it's all mechanical so there's no contact to worry about.
As for your temp. sensor....it's either in the T-stat housing or in the water jacket of the cylinder head. Make sure your thermostat is working then post again for tips on checking your sensor / sending unit. ;)
To test your current thermostat - put it in a pot of boiling water and see if the darn thing opens up......it's all mechanical so there's no contact to worry about.
As for your temp. sensor....it's either in the T-stat housing or in the water jacket of the cylinder head. Make sure your thermostat is working then post again for tips on checking your sensor / sending unit. ;)
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Re: Dang Thermostat!!!! (Pete76Shark)
For temp. gauge- Ground the temp. sender wire momentarily, gauge should go to full scale if gauge & wiring are good. If so, replace sender.
