93 MTX Running warm ?

[SHO#7]

Very simple question. I have a 93 MTX. All maintained nicely. Since my water temp gauge install, I have noticed that when sitting in traffic and maybe an extensive idle situation, the car will get up around 215 or so. I used a t-fitting and plumbed the autometer sender in the same location as the factory ECT. Fans seem to turn on right at 210-215 and then the temp will drop down.

During normal driving, it seems to stay right around 195 ( which is what the t-stat is. ) Am I being paranoid, or is this normal. I have an aftermarket t-stat. Do I need to switch back to a Ford made unit.

Or just drive it. Radiator cap? Just kind of curious. The readings look like they always have on the cars n-o-r-m-a-l gauge. Just seem high on the real gauge.

Mike

 

[AREA 91]

I would switch back to a revised T stat. They have the jiggle valve in them. The jiggle valve goes in the 12 O clock, pr strait up position. Other that the T stat, sounds normal to me.

P.S. I have the same setup.

 

[SHO#7]

The Napa one that I used had the jiggle valve. However, I did not know of the 12 o' clock position.

Is there any reason why?

Mike

 

[SHOtimer]

Yes, the jiggle valve is used to get air out (and stay out) of the system, it has to be at the top for it to be effective...

Doug