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Thanks to Flathead Fever and all who helped with advice. I drilled a couple of small holes in the left bank thermostat and it seems to resolved the problem. That side now opens a bit ahead of the right bank and the warm water can be felt in the return pipe to the top of the radiator as the...

Thanks Flathead Fever, and Flatjack 9 I'll try the bleed holes. I tried some more complete replies, but for some reason they would not go out. I'll report back after the hole drilling experiment. Regards Wayne

I think that is worth a try, even though there is really no neck. Maybe if there was some flow allowed, the hotter water will reach the stat sooner. On my original post, I mentioned that I was unsure of exactly what the water pump was doing when the thermostat was closed. I assume it is...

Thanks 19Forty I had tried the stats in hot water & they just start to open at 160. I think they are fully open at about 175 - 180. Also in response to Alan's suggestion on anchoring the stats, I do not think they are subject to that problem with the 8BA head and stat housing. JSeery mentions...

Hello, I'm new to the forum, and have recently acquired a 49 F47 pickup. (An F1 to my American neighbours to the South) I live in Calgary, Alberta. This is my first post. Sorry it's in the form of a question, rather than one of assistance. I'm hoping someone may have a suggestion that helps...