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I think most kits use either a 185 or 195 thermo sws. some have adjustable 170 to 210 some may have a 200 deg.
two notes I noticed one do not use thread tape on thermo sw
Best option is to have the fan pull air.
You do not want your fan to be running at cruising speed.
Joel Adams
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"Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a CORVETTE than in a Kia"
the 1980 electrical troubleshooting say the electric cooling fan comes on at 238 deg.
accuracy for the temp gauge has caused a lot of discussions, the newer temp senders do not match up to the original GM senders.
here is one set of info
http://willcoxcorvette.com/instructions/Temperature_gauge_help_page_NEW_Revised_R3.pdf
Hey! A fellow western New Yorker! Hi Dave. We've all chased our tail at one time or another on this one, so don't rule out that just because the thermostat is a new one that it is actuating correctly. It may be cracking open a little instead of opening fully or could also be sticking. It only takes the smallest of burrs to make one hang up. Good luck!
P.S. - Saturday and Sunday's weather was just a tease.