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Daves72'GMC · 01-25-2004, 09:15 PM

What's the best temperature range to get a thermostat in for a 402BB?

oldtrucknut · 01-25-2004, 11:21 PM

I think the 180 would be good.

70short/step · 01-25-2004, 11:23 PM

I 2nd that! 180 degree

*Pardue'sCustoms* · 01-26-2004, 12:24 AM

3rd it or a 190

tomsC10R · 01-26-2004, 12:28 AM

I 4th the 180

lukecp · 01-26-2004, 12:31 AM

Fifth the 180

rn2fine · 01-26-2004, 02:56 AM

180 - However I recently spoke with an old friend who has been teaching automaotive and diesel technology his whole life. He works for a heavy equipment sales and rental firm in TX now. He states that engine oil analysis that his firm has conducted indicates that a higher temp t-stat like a 190 and above help the oil reach a temp that burns off condensation in the block and in the oil. He stated that optimally oil needs to reach 200 degrees and that a minimum of a 190 t-stat is needed to accomplish this. I still run the 180 but I find his info interesting.

Daves72'GMC · 01-26-2004, 02:30 PM

Thank you, Dave

01-25-2004, 09:15 PM	#1
Daves72'GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Asheville, N.C Posts: 952	Thermostat? What's the best temperature range to get a thermostat in for a 402BB?

01-25-2004, 11:21 PM	#2
oldtrucknut 67-72 truck surgeon Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 155	I think the 180 would be good. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 1993 Toyota Camry LE 1999 Ford F250 Super Duty 4x4 diesel 2008 Dodge Charger Super Bee 1953 International R182

01-26-2004, 12:28 AM	#5
tomsC10R Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 281	I 4th the 180 __________________ Tom 1968 C10 LWB. 402 BB, Holley MPI, 700R4. 4wheel Hydroboost Disk Brakes.

01-26-2004, 12:31 AM	#6
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Fifth the 180 __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

01-26-2004, 02:56 AM	#7
rn2fine Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 157	180 - However I recently spoke with an old friend who has been teaching automaotive and diesel technology his whole life. He works for a heavy equipment sales and rental firm in TX now. He states that engine oil analysis that his firm has conducted indicates that a higher temp t-stat like a 190 and above help the oil reach a temp that burns off condensation in the block and in the oil. He stated that optimally oil needs to reach 200 degrees and that a minimum of a 190 t-stat is needed to accomplish this. I still run the 180 but I find his info interesting. __________________ 72 C10 Burb 350 700R4 70 C20 LWB 350 Crate TH400 68 Chevelle

01-25-2004, 11:23 PM	#3
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	I 2nd that! 180 degree

01-26-2004, 12:24 AM	#4
Pardue'sCustoms Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 621	3rd it or a 190

01-26-2004, 02:30 PM	#8
Daves72'GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Asheville, N.C Posts: 952	Thank you, Dave



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