96 57L 4bbl carb Thermostat

[bill_k]

"ok having a little debate wit

"ok having a little debate with someone, by changing the thermostat from a 160 degree to a 140 degree cause the motor to run hot."

 

[Bt Doctur]

"No, running hot has other cau

"No, running hot has other causes than a therm. change."

 

[kainon]

"changing the therm from 160 t

"changing the therm from 160 to 140 will make the engine run colder, to cold for a V8 of that year and will require more fuel and not run as well."

 

[kghost]

Typically engines with "cl

Typically engines with "closed cooling" systems (the ones with heat exchangers) run 160 degree thermostats. It has something to do with the temp that salt crystalizes I think. Also Volvo penta's may use a higher temp thermostat then Mercruiser. Not sure what they use in Sweeden Or why? lol