In a message dated 96-05-19 15:25:18 EDT, Gcarlen@aol.com writes:

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>The other question is....is it okay to run the van in the summer without the
>thermostat?  Also, what other possibilities could be causing the engine to
>run warm?

Never run the engine without a thermastat.  Will actualy reduce cooling
capacity as the circulation bypass is also controlled by the thermastat.
 During normal operation though, the engine will run too cool.  I suspect
that you have a bad t-stat or even a bad gauge.  A defective or ungrounded
gauge regulator will cause both the temp and fuel gaufges to read high.  It
is mounted on the back of the instrument cluster.  A plugged radiator will
also cause the engine to run warm.

Dennis.