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HoosierDaddy · 09-23-2010, 03:37 AM

Steve you just reminded me of something my dad would do....
Place a deep pan of water on the stove with a thermometer in it.
Manually force the thermostat open just far enough to stick a heavy string through about 1 inch or so then allow the thermostat to close thus pinching the string.
suspend the thermostat in the water by the string and turn on the heat.
When the thermostat opens it drops to the bottom of the pan. At that time check the water temp!!!

09-23-2010, 03:37 AM	#29
HoosierDaddy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 424	Steve you just reminded me of something my dad would do.... Place a deep pan of water on the stove with a thermometer in it. Manually force the thermostat open just far enough to stick a heavy string through about 1 inch or so then allow the thermostat to close thus pinching the string. suspend the thermostat in the water by the string and turn on the heat. When the thermostat opens it drops to the bottom of the pan. At that time check the water temp!!! __________________ 1993 Newell 45'#316, 1976 Trans Am 455, 1967 GTO, 1953 Chevrolet 3105 (panel truck),1952 Chevrolet 3600,1969 Airstream Overlander. Always fixing something!