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**7D2N** · 11-25-2018, 08:30 PM

I'm ready to start my rebuilt blazer engine. I didn't put a thermostat in the engine but I have gauges on the run stand, should I re think before starting and if so what thermostat 180 - 190
Thanks
7D2N

hjewell2 · 11-25-2018, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 7d2n

i'm ready to start my rebuilt blazer engine. I didn't put a thermostat in the engine but i have gauges on the run stand, should i re think before starting and if so what thermostat 180 - 190
thanks
7d2n

160* or 180 * will be fine

sweetk30 · 11-25-2018, 09:35 PM

colder weather go 180 . i my self run 190 its my winter work truck i like heat .

and why use a silent link style timing chain ? they stretch out so fast .

and nice run stand . i took the pics for when i am ready to build mine . got other pics with good ideas will do a mix of them all .

61K10 · 11-26-2018, 02:51 PM

no need for a t-stat while braking in the eng, just keep an eye on the temp.

**7D2N** · 11-27-2018, 08:07 PM

Thanks guys, I didn't want to drain the antifreeze down to put in a thermostat and go through that again, when I get it in the blazer I will get one. I will have a helper fan going when I start it to keep temps in check for a break in of 30 minutes at 2500 RPM.

Thanks again
7D2N

11-25-2018, 08:30 PM	#1
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 643	New engine start up ? I'm ready to start my rebuilt blazer engine. I didn't put a thermostat in the engine but I have gauges on the run stand, should I re think before starting and if so what thermostat 180 - 190 Thanks 7D2N Attached Images __________________ Just for the fun of it

11-25-2018, 09:35 PM	#3
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: New engine start up ? colder weather go 180 . i my self run 190 its my winter work truck i like heat . and why use a silent link style timing chain ? they stretch out so fast . and nice run stand . i took the pics for when i am ready to build mine . got other pics with good ideas will do a mix of them all . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

11-26-2018, 02:51 PM	#4
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: New engine start up ? no need for a t-stat while braking in the eng, just keep an eye on the temp. __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

11-27-2018, 08:07 PM	#5
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 643	Re: New engine start up ? Thanks guys, I didn't want to drain the antifreeze down to put in a thermostat and go through that again, when I get it in the blazer I will get one. I will have a helper fan going when I start it to keep temps in check for a break in of 30 minutes at 2500 RPM. Thanks again 7D2N __________________ Just for the fun of it



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