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Old 05-13-2010, 07:42 PM   #5
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Re: How crucial is a thermostat, really?

I know people up North don't do it because of the infective heater issue, but I have done it on numerous old farm trucks over the years and never had any issues. They stay cool in the summer and heat up plenty good for our winters. It might not do you any good, but on a carbureted engine I'm pretty sure it would never hurt anything.
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