Thermostats

[Dino L.]

I am working on a development project, and am looking for a thermostat device that instead of cycling around 160/180 degrees F, it needs to cycle around 100/120 degrees F. Does anyone know of a vehicle or other application where this valve/thermostat exists? I have been told that some antique or early vehicles use this type of design. The caliber of folks on this board and organization just maybe will have the answer I have been looking for. Thank you.

[Joe Fisher]

Re: Thermostats

What kind of thermostat are you looking for? If you want the type that looks like a conventional car style, most boat application with salt water cooled engines use one below 130 degree to stop the salts from harding. If you want the inline type, that goes into a hose, yes there is a replacement type, look in HemmingsMotor News. I hope this helps. Joe

[Robert C.]

Re: Thermostats

Dino, Your timing is great. I recieved one of my overheating surveys from a member in West Seneca, NY. He states" he modified a normal 160d thermostat by removing the spring mechanism and use the remaining stat as a "spacer" to restict flow but not stop it". He has a 67 400hp air cond. He said it really helped his constant overheating problem. I can't wait to try it on my 65, 365hp air coupe............ Bob


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[Tom B.]

Re: "Flow Restictor"

Dino,

I agree with Bob Cook. I've been using a "flow restrictor" in place of the thermostat on my 68 big block. It looks just like a thermostat-size "washer" (no mechanism or spring). A complete "Water Outlet Restrictor Kit" with 3 different size restrictors can be found for $7 in catalogs such as Summit Racing Equipment, among others. TBarr #24014

[Dino L.]

Re: Thermostats

Joe,

Thanks for the response, I started looking for a conventional circuliar auto thermostat design, but you mention a hose type which would be even better. The purpose of this question, is I am in the process of developing a heated box in a work van that you plumb in the coolant system via a Tee in the heater hose connection. The coolant in a normal work truck will heat that box to about 170 degrees F. I need to inexpensively design a thermostat/valve that will cycle to obtain around 100 degrees. I don't think a restrictor will work, it eventually heats the box to 180 F just at a slower rate. I looked in hemmings, I cannot find the boat thermostat. Would you mind checking for me based on what you know you are looking for. I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for your help. Dino

[motorman]

Re: Thermostats

they make thermos for oil cooler setups that may do the job for you. these thermos fit into the oil cooler lines and are set up to bypass the cooler till the oil come up to temp. i do not know the temp range they cover. check with oil cooler manufactures.