Thermostat's can be for different temperature settings.
You havent said whether your engine is running hot or cold or apparently normal.
If it seems to be normal leave it, if it is cold you could block part of the rad off, if it's hot remove the thermostat.
Maybe the electric fan is staying on all the time instead of cutting out at right temp. Temperature sensor may need replacing.
Good luck hope this helps you.
Eric, September 2005