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Originally posted by Scooter311
Mine is shot, and I run it during the spring/summer/early fall with the flaps open. I just let it warm up for a minute or two longer than usual. I haven't had any trouble yet, but a new t-stat is on my "eventually" list

The design is such that if the cable or t-stat fails, the flaps flip into the best position for optimal cooling at all times (I don't remember which it is, 'open' or 'closed')
My engine is out right now and it looks as if the cable fails the flap would close and force the air over the oil cooler.
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