Rich,
Checking it with a thermometer is one of the first things I did. The coolant
that starts to flow through the radiator is at 170°F. Also stuck the
thermostat into a pan of water on the stove. It opens correctly.
About the temperature sticks. I'd like to find them. When I had it running
yesterday with the 16# cap, I felt the head around where the exhaust exits
into the manifold. The port for # 2 & 3 did feel hotter than the others,
granted this was when it was first started, a couple of minutes of running
time, before the thermostat opened. It would be interesting to see if my
finger is that sensitive.
John
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