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thermostat temp question

what is the best thermostat to use on a 1984 3.8 engine?
there seem to be quite a few. i cant remember what one i used last time i did it. this engine has about 130,000 miles on it , so i dont know if they makes any difference.
thanks
eddie
eddie

my rides well some of them work:hick:

1995 towncar in black 246 K non running
1989 continental 110K waiting for a part
1984 cougar head gaskets done almost ready!
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thermostat temp question

Reply #1 –
Not sure on the 3.8's, but fuelie 5.0 is 192 and you do not want to go lower then that unless you like running rich.
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1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
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