Thermostats

blondwookie

I have been looking on the ole web, looking for information on thermostats. Some have said to use a 160 degree thermostat. Is it advisable to use a 180 of 195 degree thermostat on a flat head cooling system? I will be using a non bypass thermostat housing with a new radiator on my rebuilt 7X engine. Any input will help me out a lot. Thanks

54coupe

I run 160 in mine, and have for years.

BigSky

Here’s some good information:
https://hudsonrestoration1948-54.com/CoolingSystem.htm