08-27-2019, 05:25 PM | #1 |
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Thermostat
I purchased these thermostats under the impression that they was for a 40 Ford. They will not fit inside the hoses and hang over the castings of the outlet of the head. Any idea what year they actually fit. Bought them from a well known vendor.
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08-27-2019, 05:26 PM | #2 |
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Re: Thermostat
These fit , testing them now
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08-28-2019, 09:57 AM | #3 |
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Re: Thermostat
My original t stats tested as good.
Anyone have any information as to application for the one in the first photo. I plan to sell them but would like to know what they actually fit. |
08-28-2019, 11:08 AM | #4 |
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Re: Thermostat
Maybe a 49-53 8BA block.
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08-28-2019, 03:03 PM | #5 |
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Is there any numbers or markings on them? Unless you find out they are for something extremely rare, I don't think they would bring much. Typical swap meet $1 box.
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08-28-2019, 05:52 PM | #6 | |
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Looks like I’ve got a pair of $30.00 paper weights |
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08-28-2019, 09:57 PM | #7 |
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actually, if they only slightly over hang the casting on the head, that would be a good thing to keep them in place. i use the modern subaru stats and wire them in place thru holes i drill
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08-28-2019, 10:05 PM | #8 |
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They actually over hang a 1/8”. They are 1/4” larger in diameter than what I removed
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08-28-2019, 10:06 PM | #9 |
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Considering grinding a 1/8” off the outside edge.
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08-28-2019, 10:12 PM | #10 | |
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thinking about ordering these and too lazy to look it up on a search. Can I ask about parts numbers to order. . |
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08-29-2019, 09:12 AM | #11 |
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The Subaru Justy is what is commonly referenced, but the same thermostates are used in several different makes, models and years. The normal reference you will see is Subaru Justy 1990.
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08-29-2019, 09:35 AM | #12 |
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Just a note. I would advise against "cutting down" a thermostat that is too large just to be able to use it to save a few bucks. Not only would it be very difficult to make a consistent, clean cut with out damaging the unit, but I would imagine that thermostats, like everything else, are designed to specific criteria, such as the ration of opening area to total area and stuff like that.
Perhaps if it were absolutely impossible to find thermostats for a certain engine, it might be worth a try, but if properly fitting and operating thermostats are available, doing it would be false economy. |
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I think I’ll use my old thermostats, they open as the should when tested in a pan of boiling water. |
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08-30-2019, 05:30 PM | #14 | |
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Use aviation snips to trim an 1/8" all around, works for me, after all it's just a thermostat not a rocket ship. |
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08-30-2019, 06:04 PM | #15 |
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I’m think the same, the area outside the defined ring is all that would need to be removed.
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08-30-2019, 06:06 PM | #16 |
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08-30-2019, 06:36 PM | #17 |
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Finally found the issue, what I have are for 49-53 V8. These was sold to me as being for 37-48.
Here’s what I have, thermostat Dole dv-fh https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Dole-DV...MAAOSwOdpX0HGn Last edited by Branded; 08-30-2019 at 06:54 PM. |
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08-30-2019, 09:45 PM | #19 |
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Well to be frank surly... and don't call me shirley.
They need to open at temp. Keeping them in place have been covered. Easy to figure out anyway. Temps are very covered here. . |
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