Thermostat/Temp gauge installation
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CarlG
Well-known member
Again, "alleged facts not in evidence" . . . Try about half that. Mine was under $100, including the thermostat and the freight to get it to Alaska.I believe its close to $200!!!!
bdave_mcc
Senior Member
I ended up doing exactly this, seems to be working great so far. I need to get a new temp gauge though, as the one I tried on there was an old autometer I had laying around...doesn't exactly go well with the car.
dlfrisch
Senior Member
I just installed the upper hose nipple for a temp. gauge. I bought a 160 degree thermostat, but decided not to use it just yet. Mounted the gauge with a nice bracket holder under the speedometer with the two existing screws. Test ran the A for about 40 miles, engine temperature ran up to 160 degrees and stayed right there - no thermostat. Remember, keep the coolant lower to the top of the baffle or it will spit out enough to acquire that level. I have a couple of picture, but some how the system won't transfer them. I'll try ???
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marc hildebrant
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dlfrisch,
I too found that my engine runs at 160 without a thermostat on "normal" temperature days.
Marc
I too found that my engine runs at 160 without a thermostat on "normal" temperature days.
Marc
barkleydave
Well-known member
Old thread but here is an experience.
1. I was dealing with a slow overheat (car ran above 190 without load poor radiator)
2. Installed the Temp gauge pipe splice.
3. Replaced with Berg Radiator (really runs cool without thermostat. less than 140 most of the time.
4. Problem: Berg inlet pipe 3/4 inch longer than other radiator. With temp probe pipe in line now radiator is about 1/4 inch too far forward for proper hood alignment.
5. Have ordered Vintage housing. I like the idea of quick change without taking hoses off! Also will now have plenty of adjustment to align hood up properly.
I think I had around 60+ dollars in the other setup with freight. So not a game breaker to put on the Vintage.
I was surprised how efficient the Berg radiator is! (darn near turned the rig into a beer cooler!
)
1. I was dealing with a slow overheat (car ran above 190 without load poor radiator)
2. Installed the Temp gauge pipe splice.
3. Replaced with Berg Radiator (really runs cool without thermostat. less than 140 most of the time.
4. Problem: Berg inlet pipe 3/4 inch longer than other radiator. With temp probe pipe in line now radiator is about 1/4 inch too far forward for proper hood alignment.
5. Have ordered Vintage housing. I like the idea of quick change without taking hoses off! Also will now have plenty of adjustment to align hood up properly.
I think I had around 60+ dollars in the other setup with freight. So not a game breaker to put on the Vintage.
I was surprised how efficient the Berg radiator is! (darn near turned the rig into a beer cooler!
)
Mike V. Florida
Well-known member
it is not just temp it will run at, but also how fast it gets to that temp.