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Old 11-08-2017, 09:11 PM   #27
garyd1961
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Re: blazer runs to cool

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Originally Posted by AcampoDave View Post
Are you by chance using one of these thermostats? https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...E&gclsrc=aw.ds They don't close down as far as the regular kind do. I confirmed it myself in the kitchen sink. Seems they are designed that way due to being a "performance" item. My motor never wanted to reach 180 with one of those unless it was plenty warm outside.
Just took one out of my truck. It wouldn't go past 155. now I have a regular old 180 and it runs perfect.
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