<VV> Thermostats

[Ron]

I've cruised at interstate speeds in 115 degree weather with full shrouds 
and thermostats and it runs just fine.  What's the fuss in those moderate 
climates???
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ewell Mills" <emills5 at cfl.rr.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 9:27 AM
Subject: <VV> Thermostats


> They are supposed to fail fully open, but I have one in hand that will 
> only open about half way.  Closes O.K.  Caused left bank to overheat.
> I have a replacement on order, but may not install it until winter.  I 
> feel better down here in Florida without them, especially in the summer 
> with A/C. I have tried running with just the thermostats and damper doors 
> removed, but engine runs much cooler with the entire  lower shrouds 
> removed. With static temperatures in the 90's during the summer, I feel 
> the cars warm up quickly enough without them to keep from causing any 
> damage to the engine. Just my .02 cents worth.
>
> Cecil Mills
> Cocoa, Fl.
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