[DeTomaso] Bad head gasket question ?

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/24/07 10:26:55 AM, Konrad.Szwab at AlconLabs.com writes:


> Where do I get the correct thermostat ? I believe this one came from
> Summit racing, but am not sure.
> 

Any auto parts store should be able to supply you with a 'standard' 351C 
thermostat.   Tell them it's for a 1972 Mustang with a 351 CLEVELAND.

Having said that, you can buy a 'better' Robertshaw thermostat.   Going from 
memory, the part number is 333-180 (for a 180-degree thermostat), 333-192 (for 
the 'standard' 192-degree version).   

Going on the Summit website, it points you at the 330-180, for a "Ford 351", 
which is actually for a Windsor.   In fact, their website sort of breaks 
down--when you go through the motions to select "Ford Cleveland", it then only 
shows you radiator caps???

Robertshaw manufactures the high-zoot $15 thermostat and it is sold under 
many brand names; Flowkooler is one.   Here is a direct link to their site which 
does an excellent job of showing the characteristics of the different 
thermostats:

http://www.flowkooler.com./thermos.php

Contrast the 330-style (which is a Windsor style, and what you probably have) 
with the 333-style (for the Cleveland family).   They are nominally identical 
EXCEPT for the 'hat' which appears at the bottom in the drawing of the 333 
style.

Although the Summit website won't lead you there by the hand, if you enter 
"Flowkooler 333-180" it takes you to the proper unit.   There is NO description 
at all--it just says "Thermostat", but because you did all this research at 
the manufacturer's website, you know it's the one you need.

Good luck! :>)

Mike


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