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Burning Brakes
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thermostat:
[1] A temperature sensitive device used in the cooling system of an engine to control the flow of coolant between the cylinder blockradiator. It is set into the engine block and shuts off the circulation of water until the temperature of the water reaches the point at which the thermostat is set to open. Because automotive internal combustion engines operate more efficiently when their temperature is maintained within narrow limits, the thermostat closes off the flow of coolant from the engine to the radiator until the engine has reached the desired operating temperature. Other thermostats are used in the electrical circuit of the vehicle heating system to control the amount of heat supplied to the passengers, in the manifold heat control system that preheats the air-fuel mixture going to the cylinders and in the automatic choke.
[2] Device which senses ambient temperature conditions and, in turn, acts to control a circuit
[1] A temperature sensitive device used in the cooling system of an engine to control the flow of coolant between the cylinder blockradiator. It is set into the engine block and shuts off the circulation of water until the temperature of the water reaches the point at which the thermostat is set to open. Because automotive internal combustion engines operate more efficiently when their temperature is maintained within narrow limits, the thermostat closes off the flow of coolant from the engine to the radiator until the engine has reached the desired operating temperature. Other thermostats are used in the electrical circuit of the vehicle heating system to control the amount of heat supplied to the passengers, in the manifold heat control system that preheats the air-fuel mixture going to the cylinders and in the automatic choke.
[2] Device which senses ambient temperature conditions and, in turn, acts to control a circuit
Burning Brakes
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From: TROY MI
Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
a piece of cardboard????? are you serious.. so when it gets wet is will get sucked into the cooling fins of the condensor.. then I will have to pick each piece of dried cardboard from the 40,000 cooling fins of the condensor.. IM driving a $50,000 well tuned sports car.. IM not putting a piece of cardboard where a real option designed to do what I want it to do will work. do you put cardboard up on your windows in the house instead of curtains or drapes?
Use a piece of plastic if you are worried about the condensor.Also nobody can see it , so your window comparison doesn't make sense.
Oh! wait maybe we can use a window pain-----Now I get it.
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Originally Posted by yankeevetteconvert
Use a piece of plastic if you are worried about the condensor.Also nobody can see it , so your window comparison doesn't make sense.
Oh! wait maybe we can use a window pain-----Now I get it.
Oh! wait maybe we can use a window pain-----Now I get it.
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
Originally Posted by Avanti
Your thread title stinks! I thought it was something of import--like vehicle speed. Phooey!
I can feel your pain though .. let me know if I can make it up in any way... Pizza??? give me an address...
Burning Brakes
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From: TROY MI
Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
your suggestion was a piece of cardboard.,,, Now a piece of plastic is a different tune altogether,, nothing like a well engineered piece of plastic...
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
Originally Posted by yankeevetteconvert
I knew you would like the plastic idea. You are a materials engineer ,I think.
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
Originally Posted by EB20003
Some are laughing a lot 
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Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
OH Boy !!!!!!!!! The fans don't run when its 30 outside.. !!!!!!!!!!!! reprogram them to what??? the program starts at 226 F. the low speed fan turns on at 226 .. the coolant never sees 226 in the winter.. in the winter. the duty cylce of a stock 190 stat is closed most of the time just so the engine doesnt get too cold..if your on the highway doing 60. So many wannabe's here
Oh well, While you play with your thermostat swaps, others like me here are dropping in cams and blowers. Keep doing that, temps are REALLY a focus around here!
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Evil Twin.......you are a bundle of information.....you are a little rude.....but you make my day.
Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
I feel so ashamed now... my mother wouldn't be happy. My Dad would be jumping up and down handing out cigars..
Evil Twin.......you are a bundle of information.....you are a little rude.....but you make my day.
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Originally Posted by 6SPD98
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Evil Twin.......you are a bundle of information.....you are a little rude.....but you make my day.
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Evil Twin.......you are a bundle of information.....you are a little rude.....but you make my day.
Eamador , you couldn't carry my jock strap let alone my tool box...
Burning Brakes
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From: California CA
Didnt I read somewhere that a guy with dogs managed to get enough dog hair in his radiator to increase his cold weather temps... LOL
I too care more about H/C and Nitrous to worry about temps... Now I will
before I say something that might get anyone worked up.
I too care more about H/C and Nitrous to worry about temps... Now I will
before I say something that might get anyone worked up.
