Thermostat
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Thermostat
My 440 has not had a thermostat since bought it 5 years ago. It needs one. I️ tried installing one but it won’t fit tight in the thermostat housing in fact I️ can move the thermostat with my finger inside the tightened down housing. What gives. Edelbrok manifold.
I️ noticed the manifold does not have a grove that the thermostat sits in.
HELP
I️ noticed the manifold does not have a grove that the thermostat sits in.
HELP
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Sounds like you got the wrong thermostat housing.... The thermostat fits in the housing,
Thermostat housing, thermostat, gasket, water pump housing, in that order.
Use like a 170* or a 180*
Look up model year 1970 should work and be the rite size.
Also use like a 16LBS radiator cap with a good recovery bottle
Keep us posted..
Thermostat housing, thermostat, gasket, water pump housing, in that order.
Use like a 170* or a 180*
Look up model year 1970 should work and be the rite size.
Also use like a 16LBS radiator cap with a good recovery bottle
Keep us posted..
Last edited by RacerHog; Feb 5, 2018 at 08:43 AM.
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440 -
5 brings up an interesting point. 440s have the T-stat on the water pump housing, not the manifold.
Sounds more like a small block, and yes, the right t-stat should fit.
BTW - even though it goes against common wisdom, if the engine doesn't over heat (or take too long to reach operating temp), then you might not need one. While I don't agree with that practice, it's been done too many times to argue about.
Archer
5 brings up an interesting point. 440s have the T-stat on the water pump housing, not the manifold.
Sounds more like a small block, and yes, the right t-stat should fit.
BTW - even though it goes against common wisdom, if the engine doesn't over heat (or take too long to reach operating temp), then you might not need one. While I don't agree with that practice, it's been done too many times to argue about.
Archer
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