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akroflyer 03-22-2015 06:16 PM
thermostat
 

I'm in the process of replacing the radiator in my 30 coupe, do most cars use a thermostat? Thanks, Keith

Mitch//pa 03-22-2015 06:47 PM
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i use a stat and hold it in place by cutting an old lower hose which fits inside the upper hose... no external visible clamps needed...

whirnot 03-22-2015 07:18 PM
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It helped my car a lot. I just slipped it in the upper hose. pressure pushes it to the top and it just stays there.

Mitch//pa 03-22-2015 07:23 PM
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its best to have it closer to the water outlet.....

forgot to add that i usually drill a couple more bleed holes into the thermostat frame

glenn in camino 03-22-2015 07:39 PM
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I use one. It's especially good on a cold morning. Warms up in a mile or two.

Tom Wesenberg 03-22-2015 09:48 PM
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I installed mine years ago and did it the same way Mitch does. I also drilled two 1/8" bypass holes.

CarlG 03-23-2015 01:21 AM
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I use this nifty little device that I got from Vintage Precision Products. It uses an "off the shelf" thermostat and has the two 1/8" bypass holes built in. Also has ports for a temperature gauge, and a hot water heater if so desired.

johnbuckley 03-23-2015 03:57 AM
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Never use one, and never had an A that had one.

MrBruce 03-23-2015 08:09 AM
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Keith

It's a good thing to run. I've run one for over thirty years. If you have a good radiator, the engine never gets to the optimum temperature and runs cool. The thermostat makes sure your engine runs at 160 or 180 depending on which one you run.

BILL WILLIAMSON 03-23-2015 10:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mitch//pa (Post 1055363)
its best to have it closer to the water outlet.....

forgot to add that i usually drill a couple more bleed holes into the thermostat frame
Yo, Kid,
You "messing" with good engineering!! On Minerva, the 160 stat would flow more water on a cold start, than you could imagine ! From the provided vent hole & "maybe " some from the pressure pushing the valve open slightly"
Yo' Dad

GPierce 03-23-2015 11:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CarlG (Post 1055506)
I use this nifty little device that I got from Precision Products. It uses an "off the shelf" thermostat and has the two 1/8" bypass holes built in. Also has ports for a temperature gauge, and a hot water heater if so desired.

http://www.vintageprecision.com/prod...ing/index.html

Mitch//pa 03-23-2015 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON (Post 1055625)
Yo, Kid,
You "messing" with good engineering!! On Minerva, the 160 stat would flow more water on a cold start, than you could imagine ! From the provided vent hole & "maybe " some from the pressure pushing the valve open slightly"
Yo' Dad
Yooo Poparooooni,,
both Tom W and i do the same thing with the extra holes....
you cant argue with that:)

Tom F OHIO 03-23-2015 06:12 PM
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[QUOTE=Mitch//pa;1055696]Yooo Poparooooni,,
both Tom W and i do the same thing with the extra holes....
you cant argue with that:)[/

I agree with anything you or Tom W say because I know you guys know what you are talking about. Mitch or Tom do you have a picture of a stat that you drilled out for someone like me to see so I do it right.

Thanks
Tom F....

Mitch//pa 03-23-2015 06:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mitch//pa (Post 1055696)
Yooo Poparooooni,,
both Tom W and i do the same thing with the extra holes....
you cant argue with that:)[/

I agree with anything you or Tom W say because I know you guys know what you are talking about. Mitch or Tom do you have a picture of a stat that you drilled out for someone like me to see so I do it right.

Thanks
Tom F....
Tom they come with one hole drilled
just do the same thing 2 more times equal distances apart...

Tom F OHIO 03-23-2015 06:19 PM
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[QUOTE=Mitch//pa;1055885]
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Originally Posted by Tom F OHIO (Post 1055884)

Tom they come with one hole drilled
just do the same thing 2 more times equal distances apart...
Thanks Mitch. Do I drill a hole on each side of the hole that's there? Is that what you mean.

BILL WILLIAMSON 03-23-2015 08:56 PM
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With thet many holes, it's an UN-THERMOSTAT!! May as well put a CROOKEDY stick in the hose. When we were WAY poor, Chief used a LARGE flat washer, to keep the engine & our BUNS WARM!!
Poor Bill W.

Mitch//pa 03-23-2015 08:58 PM
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[QUOTE=Tom F OHIO;1055886]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mitch//pa (Post 1055885)

Thanks Mitch. Do I drill a hole on each side of the hole that's there? Is that what you mean.
go in between the other weld spots like the first hole.

Skibb 03-23-2015 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MrBruce (Post 1055569)
Keith

It's a good thing to run. I've run one for over thirty years. If you have a good radiator, the engine never gets to the optimum temperature and runs cool. The thermostat makes sure your engine runs at 160 or 180 depending on which one you run.
Agree with Mister B 100%, my '31 ran cool even with in tropical summers. Since putting in a 160 T in a year ago, we run smooth and strong like never before.

Tom F OHIO 03-24-2015 06:30 AM
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[QUOTE=Mitch//pa;1055964]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom F OHIO (Post 1055886)

go in between the other weld spots like the first hole.
I understand now, thanks....


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