C1 1959 Thermostate

[Rob M.]

I've just replaced my water pump but I don't know where to position the delivered thermostate (160 degrees) ? Where should the thermostate be positioned ?

greetings,
Rob Musquetier.
The Netherlands

[Joe L.]

Re: C1 1959 Thermostate

Rob-----

The "clock position" of the thermostat in the manifold makes no difference, at all. You can install it in any position.

[Roy B.]

Re: C1 1959 Thermostate

Under the thermostat housing ,thermostat first then gasket on top turned in any direction.

[Rob M.]

Re: C1 1959 Thermostate

Is the thermostate housing the metal part (with the two bolts) on top of the engine which connects the upper hose to the radiator ?

greetings,
Rob.

[Roy B.]

Re: C1 1959 Thermostate yes it is *NM*

[Roy B.]

Re: C1 1959 Thermostate

I don't mean to be mean . but are you puting me ON? You have a great looking Corvette!

[Dave Suesz]

160˚ sounds a little cold...

I've always though these run better with a 190Ú.

[Rob M.]

Re: 160¢ª sounds a little cold...

I've red in the 1953 - 1962 Corvette Service Manual that the needed thermostate depends on the additive you mix through your cooling water.

160 degrees is needed with alcoholic based antifreeze
170 degrees when permanent antifreeze is needed

Rob Musquetier
The Netherlands