operating temperature?

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I just replaced the t-stat in my new (to me) Avant. Not an easy job on  
these. Put in a brand new Wahler. Car already had a new t-stat and the one I put  
in made no difference. Car seems to run fine though and has heat. Barely makes  
it to the first thin line unless driving in stop and go traffic. I actually  
wanted to try a generic t-stat this time but decided to get the Wahler as my  
local parts guy had one. Anyone ever run a hotter (95 degree) t-stat? Don't 
know  that I would like that in the summer though.
 
Chad