[DeTomaso] R.S. Thermo & restrictor plate ??

[michael@michaelshortt.com]

I'm confused, are you attempting to use a restrictor plate ( Ring with a
hole in the middle ) AND a proper themostat at the same time?

Michael Shortt

On Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 1:40 PM, B Hower <b.hower3400 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> To All,
>
> It looks like, after more checking, that the mounting area will not accept
> the restrictor at .125 above fully seated. So maybe I'm figuring the
> extend/retract distance of the hat incorrectly. Maybe all is ok. I guess I
> will have to go put the thermo in hot water and check travel of hat.
>
> Back to work at it,
>
> Bud #3400
>
>
> --- On Wed, 6/29/11, B Hower <b.hower3400 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: B Hower <b.hower3400 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [DeTomaso] R.S. Thermo & restrictor plate ??
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 4:57 PM
>
>
>  To All,
>
> Those of you running a Robert Shaw OEM 351C with hat style thermostat ( or
> any one with information ) ----- have you checked or is there any
> documentation showing how deeply to install the restrictor plate into the
> block. I did some measuring and my findings show that if the restrictor
> plate is mounted fully seated that the hat would not reach the upper surface
> of the plate by about .097". Therefore if the plate were mounted about .125
> above fully seated that the hat would protrude into restrictor opening by ~
> .020 of an inch. It appears to me that if not mounted correctly you would
> bypass too much coolant when thermostat is open. Thus causing engine
> coolant ( at engine )  temperature to be higher than necessary.
>
> Any information welcome,
>
> Bud #3400
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