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Dead Parrot · 08-31-2020, 08:33 AM

Assuming a 195* thermostat, you are at the expected temp. The temp rating on a tstat is when it starts to open. Normal operating temp is 10~20 hotter.

08-31-2020, 08:33 AM	#3
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,483	Re: 283 Engine Temperature Assuming a 195* thermostat, you are at the expected temp. The temp rating on a tstat is when it starts to open. Normal operating temp is 10~20 hotter.