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Aug 9, 2002 | 04:55 PM

4trax

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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 09-Aug-02 AT 06:00 PM (EST)]I have a 460 bored .030 over and some added goodies anyways my question is what thermostat (kind and temp.) do you recommend? it's a 1978 block in a f-250 4x4 auto. I also have the 6 bladed flex fan direct drive 4 core rad. and full shroud engine has 10,000 miles on it.

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Aug 9, 2002 | 07:30 PM

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I would suggest a Robert Shaw 180 for your motor.

Aug 9, 2002 | 07:39 PM

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Me too, 180 would be fine.

Aug 10, 2002 | 12:17 AM

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180

Aug 10, 2002 | 02:48 AM

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I have a Robert Shaw 195' in there now I'll goo ahead and put 180 in. Someone was telling me that these come stock with 180's in them so I was just checking the site out and you guys out and I really like it thank-for the response everybody that did.I start checking the site more often to see if I can pay back info. Have a great one

Aug 10, 2002 | 09:16 AM

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i can only find the 195.thats the only one listed.where do you get this robert shaw 180?

Aug 10, 2002 | 01:20 PM

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You get them at "real" parts stores. Call around, they are available. Robertshaw is the best thermostat. 180 is a great thermostat for most of our old iron. DO NOT put in a 160, it increases engine wear rates dramatically (would you believe 4X). Always keep a thermostat on your engine, don't leave home without one!