Thermostat question

[waterboychuck]

I have a 58 223 6 cylinder motor. I'm unsure how the thermostat goes in. Does the largest part go into the engine block, or the opposite? I drove it around the block and the radiator seemed to be very hot upon my return so that me wonder if I put it in correctly.

Thanks, Chuck

 

[parklane]

The large part goes into the intake manifold.

 

[Ole Don]

Yes, the coil spring goes toward the heat. It expands and opens the valve.

 

[waterboychuck]

Thanks for the information. At least I put it in correctly.