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Old 08-28-01, 12:58 PM
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WIll not reach operating temp

I have had my 81 gsl for 1 year now and it has never reached operating temperature. I always figured it was the thermostat (duh) but didnt want to replace it because my radiator hoses looked sketchy. well today I replaced my hoses and thermostat but.. still always cold. How long should it take to warm up? HELP
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Are you sure your temperature sender unit and/or gauge is up to par? What do you consider cold? Let us know!
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What is cold to you ??and what temp thermastat did you install??
One option to thermastats is moroso water restricters,they come
in 3 sizes and work very good,but last about a year,, p o s is right
check your sender,guage,even fuse.thats not to bad of a problem.
also check the air in your tires,,ha,ha, good luck,,

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cold is 1/8 of an inch above C the same temp when the choke pops out.
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dude your lucky, i wish my rotary would run that cool
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I doubt it is really that cold. If it was he would be able to touch his radiator and only feel it slightly warm. I think it is his temp sending unit. Thats if he has already replaced his thermo.
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