Thread: Safe Perkins 108 Temp & Pressure
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Old 10-02-2007
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The 165F water temp is a bit low, unless you're raw water cooled. Normally, engine temp should be 180-190F for a closed system. The lower temp spec for a raw water system is to minimize salt precipitation.

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