Thermostat Use?

[inex01]

Slowplane, the thermostat located in the upper part of the upper hose is, IMO, too far from the source of heat. Ideally, it should be in the engine block or the head. See post #17 for a new style waterneck outlet that puts the thermostat where it needs to be to perform correctly.

I installed the Vintage Precision unit last year and it is of very high quality, so easy to install and looks like it is original to the engine.

 

[freak]

I put a stat in today, took it for a drive, and the stat climbed up to the top of the hose, stopping at the radiator neck. Is there any downside to this??
Thanks

Put a clamp around the hose where the stat is.

 

[Mitch//pa]

Use something in the hose as mentioned to hold the stat versus an unsightly clamp

 

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

I drove Minerva about 12,000 miles with a 160 Degree, sleeved thermostat in the UPPER end of the UPPER hose & it worked PERFECT! HEAT GOES UP!
Bill Warm