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To Thermostat Or Not To Thermostat? That Is The Question.

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Brad, Sep 4, 2017.

  1. Brad

    Brad New Member

    I am fed up with these cheap parts store thermostats. They seem to work for about 6 months and then fail. I completely removed it from my 134F. With the near 100 degree temps it seems ok but with winter coming does anyone have a recommendation for a good replacement that will last. O and before you ask yes I have checked the last 2 I threw out. 160 degree thermostat. Would barley open at 190 degrees. Both STANTS form Auto Zone.
     
    Brad, Sep 4, 2017
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  2. fhoehle

    fhoehle Sponsor

    I have had good luck from NAPA. Def should run a thermostat, from my experience. I hope this helps.
     
    fhoehle, Sep 4, 2017
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  3. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    You need a thermostat. Condensation in the oil and other bad things happen otherwise.
     
    PeteL, Sep 4, 2017
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  4. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Definitely use a thermostat. It can also help maintain a more even temperature in the whole block.
     
    Glenn, Sep 4, 2017
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