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    2/28/2021 9:11 AM  #26

    retired65
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    Re: What difference will. . . .

    The truth known, the reason Ford changed stats was probably to help meet government emission requirements.

     

    2/28/2021 9:52 AM  #27

    TKOPerformance
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    Re: What difference will. . . .

    It certainly didn't hurt emissions, and it helped mileage as well.  Remember CAFE is a part of what OEMs must consider when determining things like t-stat temperature too. 

     

    2/28/2021 9:59 AM  #28

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    Re: What difference will. . . .

    Using a 180 degree T-Stat in mine. 
    I believe when the manufacturers went to the 195 degree in the late sixties/early seventies, it was to reduce emissions.  If one is using a clutch fan, note that it is calibrated to the thermostat temperature.  At least that is my experience years ago when I replaced a 195 for a 180 on my tow vehicle and ended up with cooling issues when towing.  Reinstalled the 195, issues went away.

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    2/28/2021 7:46 PM  #29

    MS
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    Re: What difference will. . . .

    I am running a 180.

    The 70 Cleveland did come with a 192. Windsor had 180.

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