What temp T-stat should I use?

[Barracudadan]

I need to put in a T-stat there was none in the motor just not sure what would be the best temperature stat to use. I was thinking maybe 180*. I have a stock 318 no A/Cwith a 4 blade fan bolted directly to the water pump.Thanks!

[MEK-Dangerfield]

Yes, I would go with the 180* T-stat.

[Barracudadan]

Thanks Mek I`ll do that.

[femtnmax]

Many Tstats now come with a small bleed hole in the flat flange of the Tstat; purpose is to help remove air as cooling system is being filled.  Works real well.
Any Tstat I buy now, if it doesn't have a bleed hole, I drill a 1/16 hole or a little smaller, then deburr the hole edges. Take a little time filling the cooling system and there is usually very little air trapped in the system. 

[Chryco Psycho]

I agree with the 180 T stat hot enough but not too hot

[brads70]

Many Tstats now come with a small bleed hole in the flat flange of the Tstat; purpose is to help remove air as cooling system is being filled.  Works real well.
Any Tstat I buy now, if it doesn't have a bleed hole, I drill a 1/16 hole or a little smaller, then deburr the hole edges. Take a little time filling the cooling system and there is usually very little air trapped in the system. 

   I do the same thing on all my cars.

[mopar12372]

180-190 imop