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Old 08-15-11, 07:48 AM
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At what temp should it run ? With a infrared temp gun at the radiator it's at 179drg.
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Old 08-15-11, 09:21 AM
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That is correct.
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Someone can correct me if i'm wrong here, but I would consider about 230 degrees to be my upper limit to shut it down. And anything 180-200 degrees would be a good operating temp.
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Thanks guys, i apprciate the help.
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Yeah 180 is right about where it should be. On a hot day with a/c running i'll get close to 200.
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