What Thermostat?

J Lombard
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What thermostat is everyone using in their stepdowns ('53 Hornet)?

regards

J Lombard

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  • Glowplug
    Glowplug Expert Adviser
    J  I am using a 160 degree modern thermostat with a 1/8" hold drilled in it. I have also modified the thermostat housing with a metal cup seal in the bypass hole.  The metal cup is pressed in.  Before inserting the metal seal drill a 1/8" hole in it.  These two modifications made to direct the water back through the radiator versus bypassing and circulating mostly within the engine.  Works for me.
  • J Lombard
    J Lombard Member
    Thanks Ken.

    J
  • RichardD
    RichardD Member

    I still favor this one {on the left} over the restricted one. With the bypass blocked or the 0.030" hole in a SS freeze plug. Open area is approx. 4 times a normal thermostat !! www.jegs.com note photo on Jegs site is not photo of the #4366.


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