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Water temp specs for the 225 V-6??

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by terrywooten, Aug 30, 2004.

  1. Aug 30, 2004
    terrywooten

    terrywooten New Member

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    Does anyone know what the recommended range is for the water temp in the 225 V-6. How hot is too hot?
    Thanks
     
  2. Aug 30, 2004
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I think they call for a 185*. Thats what I am running, and the temp. usually hovers around 190*
     
  3. Aug 30, 2004
    dhanrahan

    dhanrahan New Member

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    Factory specs in the Jeepster service manual call for a 190. When I first bought mine, there was a stuck thermostat, but I replaced it with a 195 (since I couldn't find a 190 anywhere).

    It ran cool in the winter, but come summer, it ran a little too warm for my liking- it didn't overheat, but the needle was into the 3/4 range. :shock:

    So, then I replaced the 195 with a 180 (and stuck in a four-row high-efficiency rad, which was long overdue), and the temp. gauge rarely creeps above the halfway mark.

    Keep in mind, though, I live in SoCal, whether summer/winter temp. differentials aren't as extreme as other parts of the country.
     
  4. Aug 30, 2004
    dhanrahan

    dhanrahan New Member

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    By the way, welcome from SoCal! Got any pix?
     
  5. Aug 30, 2004
    terrywooten

    terrywooten New Member

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    Thanks for the info. That is about what I thought. Mine gets hotter, but only after sitting at idle for an extended period. I may have to put an electric fan on the radiator to increase air flow.
    Thanks
     
  6. Aug 31, 2004
    manden68

    manden68 Member

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    185. My electric fan kicks on if it gets over 205.
     
  7. Aug 31, 2004
    Hippo393

    Hippo393 Jeepless

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    Welcome terrywooten from Ohio. Where are you from?

    Do you have the stock temp gauge in the speedo, or do you have an aftermarket dial gauge (to see what temp you're actually running)?

    It also matters where on the intake manifold the thing's screwed into as it'll vary from one to the other. If memory serves correctly, ideal operating temp is at 190* or 195*. Hopefully a kind soul here can confirm that.

    Glad to have you aboard. :beer:
    -Alan
     
  8. Aug 31, 2004
    James P. Enderwies

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    Welcome from Havasu. As Hippo can confirm, it gets HOT here! R) Mine runs about 185* in normal weather (100* or so). When it get's hot, above 118*, it runs about 195-200*. that's with a 180* thermostat. so far, so good. :)

    Oops! Welcome from Havasu.
     
  9. Aug 31, 2004
    66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

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    mine sits at about 185.
     
  10. Sep 4, 2004
    JK67CJ5TX

    JK67CJ5TX Member

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    Mine has a 180 degree thermostat and runs at about 180 to 190 unless I spend time at idle or in heavy traffic on a hot day. I installed an 1800 cfm electric fan on a manual switch, and it will bring the temp back down to 180 from 200 in about two to three minutes. The electric fan is a simple and low cost solution. I recommend it.

    JK
     
  11. Sep 5, 2004
    Hippo393

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    JK: How is the elec. fan mounted? Really, how does it look? Pic? Thanks!
    -Alan
     
  12. Sep 5, 2004
    66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

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    second best mod was 3 core radiator.
     
  13. Sep 5, 2004
    Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

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    I've had an electric fan for about 5 years. About 2 summers ago I bought a Flexlite fan to replace the stock one. It has a lot of angle on the blades and moves a lot of air. I rarely use my electric fan anymore. I put my elctric fan on an On/Off switch and only use it when on big hill climbs /hot days etc.
     
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