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doney6
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Hi!
I've just replaced t
Hi!
I've just replaced the thermostat on my 1976 Volvo inline 6. It is installed correctly but the engine won't warm up past 120 degrees. I was told by a marine mechanic that it's ok. Someone else told me that if it doesn't get any warmer than that it will run rich. It does seems to run rich. I thought it might be the gauge but I can put my hand on the block while it's running at idle. Is there a way to internally bypass the thermostat? While running faster the temp drops to about 100 degrees. The water pump has been changed and there is plenty of flow. This condition isn't new but I thought the new thermostat would regulate the temperature. Is it a problem? I was using the hose to run it and the water temperature was about 40 degrees. Was the water temp just too cold?
Thanks!
I've just replaced t
Hi!
I've just replaced the thermostat on my 1976 Volvo inline 6. It is installed correctly but the engine won't warm up past 120 degrees. I was told by a marine mechanic that it's ok. Someone else told me that if it doesn't get any warmer than that it will run rich. It does seems to run rich. I thought it might be the gauge but I can put my hand on the block while it's running at idle. Is there a way to internally bypass the thermostat? While running faster the temp drops to about 100 degrees. The water pump has been changed and there is plenty of flow. This condition isn't new but I thought the new thermostat would regulate the temperature. Is it a problem? I was using the hose to run it and the water temperature was about 40 degrees. Was the water temp just too cold?
Thanks!