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Originally Posted by Roberts68
Cool to hear from another Minnesotan. I am no expert but I would sooner drill some little bypass holes in the t-stat as opposed to run without one altogether. The thermostat will get you up to temp quicker and high flow stats will have minimal resistance. I think Milodon are pre drilled with a tiny bypass.
Anyway, can I ask what your 5th and 6th ratios are? ...and rear tire diameter?
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Robert,
I would rather run a stat too, but given the circumstances, I won't, at least for now. My stat had (3) 3/16" holes drilled in it. It still blew the gasket out of the back of the pump. And it was wide open both times when I took it out of (the still hot) motor. Considering the mess it made & the work involved to fix it, I am going to run w/o the stat & closely monitor the temp. If it heats up in a normal fashion, and runs in the same range as it did with the stat, I am comfortable with that.
My T-56 has a .74 5th gear, and a .50 6th. I have 335/30-18 BFG Rival tires, which are advertised at 25.9" tall.
Where in Central Mn are you located?
Bill