Installing Bob Shewmans thermostats

[G.M.]

Originally Posted by Capt Kirk

Did these flatheads come from the assembly line with T-stats? Mine didn't have any when I got my car. My car was overheating last year and had a problem with quitting after a few miles because of an original coil. Sent that to Skip and used that time to rebuild my distributor. Car ran great but didn't drive very much since winter was knocking. This spring I had a water leak out of one of my pumps and sent to Skip for a rebuild. I also purchased a pair of NOS T-stats from ebay...think it was $30 for the pair. Don't know how to describe them...they sit on the water neck of the head and there's a strap coil spring and a "flapper" valve. Anyway, I did the Dream cruise last weekend and it was 90+ in stop and go traffic. The hottest the engine got was just short of the upper "hot" line on the original mercury gauge. I was happy with the cars performance under those conditions. I'm also happy with the coil and pumps Skip has rebuilt for me.

How much did Skip charge you to rebuild his pump that developed a leak
after about a year of service?? G.M.

[Capt Kirk]

GM...they were the old original pumps that I had skip rebuild this year...not pumps that he had previously rebuilt for me.

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by Capt Kirk

GM...they were the old original pumps that I had skip rebuild this year...not pumps that he had previously rebuilt for me.

I thought that was the case when I first read your post, but regarding GM's reply, I am sure he wanted to let you know that Skip stands behind his work 100%. That's one of several good reasons to have Skip do your water pumps rather that buying a new set made off-shore. It's not likely you would get this kind of service on pumps made in China.

[Seth Swoboda]

I know this sounds like it's becoming an advertisement for Skip and off topic but so far I am impressed with his coil rebuilding. In my opinion there is not another option for flathead coils.

[G.M.]

Those Stant stats restrict the flow of coolant. G.M.

[Bassman/NZ]

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

I have the Stants and they work great. I cannot make my flattie go past 190, mostly sits on 180.

[Capt Kirk]

What works great for one might not work at all for the other.

[Phil Gillespie]

Just purchased a set of Bob Shewman 180 degree thermostats for my rebuilt 39 81A engine. Presently engine is running too cool. Radiator has been cleaned and block given a good clean so hoping to raise run temps up around 175 to 180.
Pleased i found this post as i was wondering where to locate them. But see to locate at top of hose at inlet to radiator.
Thanks as always for good suppied info.
Phil NZ