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I have a 98 Chevy s10 vortek and I am rebuilding it, I am not getting coolent flow and was checking out the thermostat first before ripping off the water pump. I tested the therm. in boiling water and it opens only about a less then 1/16", is the water pump out or is the thermostat out?
Thermostat. It should open almost a full inch. 1/16" is not nearly enough.
What else can I help you with?
How much should a thermostat open to work properly?
A thermostat should open sufficiently to allow the flow of heated or cooled air, typically around 1 to 2 degrees Fahrenheit above or below the set temperature, depending on the system's design. For optimal performance, the opening should be calibrated to ensure that the heating or cooling system activates and deactivates efficiently, maintaining a comfortable and stable indoor climate. Regular maintenance and adjustments may be necessary to ensure accurate operation.
How do you know if choke is open or closed?
To determine if a choke is open or closed, you can visually inspect the choke mechanism. In a closed position, the choke plate will be nearly perpendicular to the airflow, restricting it, while in the open position, the plate will be parallel, allowing air to flow freely. Additionally, many engines have a choke indicator or a lever that shows its status. If the engine is running rough or struggling to start, it may indicate that the choke is closed when it should be open.
How do you wire two baseboard heaters to one thermostat?
you run the power wire to the thermostat on the wall then you run a wire to the 1st heater and then you run another wire from the 1st heater to the 2nd heater and hook red on red and black on black with wiring mariette's in the heaters junction box on left or right side which ever is more suitable for you and then you go to the wall thermostat and hook red on red and black on black with the wiring mariette's and then you hook your power wire to the power supply which is 100 or 200 amp service and on a double 20 breaker and the wire has to be no smaller than 12/2 wire. also do not forget to hook the ground wire (bare copper) on the green screw on your heater and in the thermostat box and then on the power supply box..... now you can turn up your thermostat and enjoy the heat ...........LEE48
How high off the floor for your house thermostat?
high enough to read, just keep it away from lamps , they produce heat.
What is the open syllable in the word better?
It doesn't have any open syllables.
How often should you change my thermostat in my car?
when the thermostat will not open when placed in a cup of boiling water
Should thermostat open like 316 of an inch or open a little more?
That is about normal.
Test if thermostat work?
place thermostat in an old mug or cup, boil some water. pour into cup, thermostat should open slightly about 4mm
How do you check for a bad thermostat?
U take the thermostat out, get a pot of water, put the thermostat in it and start it to boiling. When the water reaches the temp that the thermostat is designed to operate at it should open , if not , it is defective
What is the operating temp for 1995 passat?
on the vr6 engine the factory thermostat is 180 but the engine should not get over 210 at 180 the thermostat starts to open and is fully open at 195
Do you have to fix a thermostat that is stuck open?
You should gas mileage will suffer otherwise
What is the difference between a 160 and a 180 degree thermostat?
The 160 thermostat should open about 20 degrees sooner than a 180.
What does a bad thermostat for 1995 Chevy S10 look like?
A bad thermostat could be stuck open or stuck closed. Drop it in boiling water and it should open. Then close when cooled off.
How do you know if your cars thermostat is partially stuck open?
Remove the thermostat from vehicle. Heat up a pot of water on the stove, insert thermometer in the water along with the thermostat, be sure to fill pot of water to cover thermostat. When temp reaches operating level (180 / 195 ) should be able to visually see thermost open. Get tongs and pull thermostat out of water. When it cools down you should see it close.
Would a defective thermostat on a 1993 GEO Prizm cause low readings on the temperature gauge and little heat in the car?
Yes! Thermostat stuck open. Replace thermostat. It could, but the thermostat is normally open when the engine is warm so you should only notice this when the engine is cold or warming up.
Should the top radiator hose get hot in a 1999 expedition?
Yes , when the engine thermostat is open
What temperature should the thermostat be in a 1996 Galant open?
Thermostats range in temperature from 175-205 degrees. Choose a 195 degree thermostat and you'll be fine.
