Your dad won't let you get a new thermostat?!? OMG!!!
Just imagine if you need new shocks or something! Plus the fact you had no T-stat in there to begin with is probably causing the check engine light. It's never going into closed loop operation. I'd recommend that you replace your plugs and O2 sensors immediately after you run some very high quality fuel system cleaner. Open loop operation on top of not warming up has most likely made HUGE carbon deposits inside the engine.
You should have a very obvious puddle under our car if you have to refill it every day like that as well. If nothing else you're not refilling it properly and you have a massive air bubble. DO NOT go with any lower than a 180* T-stat if you anticipate driving it on the street. Again the computer will not go into closed loop operation strategy, and you will rapidly accelerate the wear & deposits that have already hit the engine.
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i have to constantly fill the radiator up with water
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I really hope you're not filling it with straight water, either. 50/50 water and NEW antifreeze are the way to go year 'round.
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Capri306, Moderator, The Mustang Works Online
1979 Mercury Capri, 5.0L -- C4 -- 2.73
1987 Mustang LX Notch
[This message has been edited by Capri306 (edited 07-29-2001).]