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Thermostat Question

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Max Verzenski, Dec 28, 2008.

  1. Dec 28, 2008
    Max Verzenski

    Max Verzenski Overvoltaged yet again

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    Hi everyone. I believe that I might me needing to get a new thermostat soon. My 1973 fsm and haynes manual both say to use a 215 degree thermostat. The ones that the have at the part stores here only go up to 195 degrees. Which would ya'll recommend using?
     
    Max Verzenski, Dec 28, 2008
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  2. Dec 28, 2008
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    hmmm...I'm sure others will pipe up, but I'd think a 195 will do just fine
    Jim S.
     
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    Brian P

    Brian P Member

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    I had the 258 in a 74 waggy and it ran just fine on a 195 degree t-stat, Any t-stat between 180 and 195 should run just fine unless there is some special emission control that requires otherwise to operate properly.
     
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    LarryD

    LarryD Member

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    My 1975 FSM states the thermostat starts to open @192F and is fully @ 218F. I believe the 195F is the correct one.
     
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  5. Dec 29, 2008
    mcgillacuddy

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    mcgillacuddy, Dec 29, 2008
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