At the very first place make the fan auto and install thermostat valve. Your mechanic is a complete idiot if he recommended you this kind of setting.
Set the valves gap at the recommended values in service manual.. Though fuel mixture would be a little rich. Set the timing to spec's.
I don't think so there would be any harm in driving above 60km/h you can drive upto 80km/h easily.
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