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| | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 128 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 128 | How long should it take for the engine to reach 180 degrees?
1946 2 Ton Flatbed
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | depends on the value of your thermostat, some motors with a 160* stat never will reach 180 - if it's a 180 or higher, shouldn't take long but will vary with the particular engine .... and don't trust your dash gauge, check in the rad with a good thermometer or use a laser thermometer to check various areas of the rad and engine
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