Hi! my 1980 12A overheats in about 10 min. i have removed the t-stat and install an electric fan but still overheats,

can i run without t-stat?

temp goes to 200F

rebuild time?



thanxs a lot!

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the motor should still be ok. get a new thermostat and either have your radiator cleaned out, or replace it



mike

probably clogged water passages . u should do a flush

I prefer the "rod out" or replacement. It might be best to just replace the radiator

depending on how old it is. What does it look like inside (when you take off the

cap)?



Raul

i replace radiator and is fine, could be water seals?

my engine runs around 200F

which is the correct range of the temp?

the thermostat opens @82c they usually run between 85-95c



mike

and the formula is (C*1.8)+32=F



Raul

You slack buggers, https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683785.gif



Using the formula, that would make the temp range about 185-203F. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683785.gif

Which means yes, your running in the right temp range. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/bigok.gif

metric is easier theres no fractions



mike