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Old 06-22-2025, 08:05 AM
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Default bad stat

when i did my camswap some years ago i used a gutted thermostat for breakin.
temp was under 150 for whole breakin and then after cooldown took her for a nice
ride and temp stayed 160ish. Drove it that way till fall when really needed to get motor
up to temp. Agree i would look at stat first, possibly stuck open.
Also check temp of engine with infrared gauge to verify accuracy to gauge.

Gerry

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