[DeTomaso] Bad head gasket question ?

[Art Stephens]

     Good info Mike!

Art


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To: <Konrad.Szwab at AlconLabs.com>; <DeTomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 10:51 AM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Bad head gasket question ?


>
> 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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