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Jim_In_Houston 
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 Topic: ThermostatsPosted: January-06-2005 at 9:03pm |
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Is there anything special about a thermostat used in a marine application? (Bronse, brass, gold, stainless, etc.?) What temperature rating is best? 160 Deg? Insight will be appreciated.
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Happy owner of a '66 and a '68 Mustang
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kenny g
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Posted: January-06-2005 at 9:21pm |
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nothing special unless you run in salt water.
when u buy 1 for your truck,boat or anything else with an engine.check it on the stove with a pan of boiling water & a thermometer.if it's rated to open at 160.give it about 10 degrees either way to activate. 6 out of 10 ain't worth the metal they were made of. |
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jameski
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Posted: January-07-2005 at 12:33am |
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EXCELLENT advice! 6 out of 10 might be conservative.
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Jim_In_Houston
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Posted: January-07-2005 at 1:24am |
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I do run in salt water. So, what kind of thermostat is best?
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reidp
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Posted: January-07-2005 at 11:44am |
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Jim,
For running in salt water you should use a 140 or 143 degree thermostat to limit the corrosion. There are some web sites or threads that expand on the reasoning behind it. As for the material, just pick up a marine piece and you should be fine. |
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Tim D
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Posted: January-07-2005 at 4:34pm |
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Go to your local NAPA and get a marine 142 degree thermostat. That is what I have in my "66 Mustang. That was the degree on the original and speaking of the original, it was made with a hinge on one side and opened like a door unlike ones today which open from the center.
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