I've read that I need to add a thermostat but not which 1. Ideas ??
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Use a 160 with 3 holes in it.
Ck out this thread in the tech area:: inld post 68 & 68.1.. The thread also details the hole situation
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I use the Vintage Precision t-stat housing with a 180 degree t-stat. No extra holes needed.Alaskan A's
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Most of the experienced Model A Gurus recommend the 160* thermostat. I am asking why. To my way of thinking the 180 would be best. For a host of reasons : Please enlighten me as I respect the wisdom here. I am running a 160 but the temp usually only gets to 140-150 or so unless a very hot day and pulling hills, etc. I will be getting a new thermostat because of the aforementioned low temperature running. My heat sensor gun confirms the temps.Comment
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I've used a 180 for several years and think it's a good temp.Comment
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Have been testing Cooling System Performance on my 1930 Closed Cab Pickup.
Rebuilt Motor with 1200 miles on it, New Bergs Radiator, fresh oil change Rotella t4 15w40, in cab temp gauge installed.
Conclusions, I may be reinventing the wheel, but kept me busy and it was fun
Driving Performance
Best results - with Thermostat positioned correctly...07-01-2019, 11:25 AM -
Think I just had a major aha, had a "now I think I understand" moment. Want to run it past Y'all, make sure I am correct.
Have been anxiously waiting for some summer heat to arrive. Me being a worrywart, did not understand why on a 75 degree day my temperature gauge is reading 180 - 185 degrees. I've seen posts that with a Bergs, clean cooling system, and a good motor it is...06-23-2019, 05:52 PM -
Thermostat...running very cool I think
OK dilemma here and need suggestions.
Mr Car
50 Amp alternator
960 Miles on the car
Did the complete engine overhaul, rings etc
“B” Carb
“B” Distributor
Using Vintage Percision Housing for thermostat (VPH)
at the beginning I had the stat 160 installed in the VPH & 160 Stant Thermo, always...09-06-2017, 01:56 PM -
I installed a Precision thermostat housing with a 160 degree thermostat. How hot is too hot as measured with a temp gun on the rear cylinder before the thermostat opens? The Precision housing has bypass holes around the thermostat but maybe I need to drill another hole? How hot is too hot?? Can't find it with a search. All the talk about seizing engines has me wondering.02-26-2022, 11:21 AM -
OK dilemma here and need suggestions.
Mr Car
50 Amp alternator
960 Miles on the car
Did the complete engine overhaul, rings etc
“B” Carb
“B” Distributor
Using Vintage Percision Housing for thermostat (VPH)
at the beginning I had the stat 160 installed in the VPH & 160 Stant Thermo, always loved it but I was running around 185-195,...09-06-2017, 01:56 PM -
How do you guys go about burping the cooling system when installing a thermostat?
Additionally, does a 160* stat sound about right?
My Victoria runs so cool that my gas mileage is p _ _ _ poor! Summer time out here in the desert SW and I’m running about 120* to 130*10-26-2021, 08:02 PM -
First, the purpose of this modification was so the housing could accommodate the higher flowing Robert Shaw 330 thermostat. My reasoning behind this modification was to reduce the 60-70 degree temperature spike that occurs under high engine loads. This spike continues to modulate between 160 and 230 as long as the engine remains under heavy load. I believe this large temperature spike is caused by...05-30-2021, 10:40 AM -
While doing work this winter I replaced the thermostat and installed it in the upper rad. hose next to the head outlet.In the past the thermostat stayed in place, but the new one from Brattons want to move to the top of the rad. hose. How can I stop this without putting a clamp on the rad. hose to stop it moving as I want to keep the engine compartment correct and the extra clamp would look out of...04-20-2019, 07:27 AM -
I did a search but did not find an answer. It is already hitting mid 80's here and mid 90's are just around the corner. So my question is why should I not remove my thermostat? Even when it opens it is very restrictive. If its purpose is to allow the engine to warm up faster then I don't need it in the summer. I have a problem with vapor lock when we tour in the mountains and the thermostat is...05-17-2018, 09:14 AM -
After searching around the net, on the VFF and publications I found that adding a stat to the model A gets mixed reviews. One negative comment appears to be lack of cooling to rear cylinders, and one positive comment is faster warm up. Another negative is possible pump cavitation without drilling the extra holes. With cooler weather, our rebuilt engine doesn't seem to want to run above 140 with...12-06-2017, 11:40 AM
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