[DeTomaso] Cleveland Specific Thermostat

[Chance Dorsey]

On second thought.........if you compare these two pictures, it appears that the "hat" area on the Carquest thermostat is too small.

Here is a picture of the Carquest thermostat that I have.  The hat diameter is approx. .667 inch.

http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=33776


Here is a picture of a Stant 29468 from Garth's website which is correct.  I don't know the diameter of the hat area.  Anyone have a correct thermostat they can measure?

http://www.banzairunnerpantera.com/images/updates_img/new_thermostat.jpg


It appears that the hat area is a bigger diameter thus fully sealing against the brass insert when it is engaged.  The Carquest unit would restrict the flow, but not stop it.

I think I'll just hold out for the Robert Shaw that I have on back order from Summit.  I'll call them (Flowkooler) directly tomorrow and see how soon they plan to have them back in stock.

Thanks,

Chance








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From: Chance Dorsey <chance.dorsey at yahoo.com>
To: "detomaso at realbig.com" <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:43 PM
Subject: [DeTomaso] Cleveland Specific Thermostat

Hello All,

I'm in the final stages of my 393C build.  In fact, I'm completing an engine test stand right now which I hope to use to crank my new motor in the next couple of weeks.

The Robert Shaw thermostat has been on back order from Summit for a while now, so I decided to cruise a few of the local auto parts stores to see if I could find a Cleveland specific thermostat.  I had gone to about every store and turned down every thermostat that the parts guy had given me because they lacked the correct "hat" on the thermostat showing that it was the correct one for my motor.  I also had printed out a list of Cleveland specific thermostats found on the web so I could cross reference parts.  Many on the list had been discontinued or changed to a different part number that didn't have the "hat".  Then I wandered into the local Carquest.  Lo and behold they had a thermostat.  The part # is 30088.  Here are a couple of pictures of it:

http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=33773


http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=33776


I didn't see this number on any other list, so I wanted to share it with the group.  It's a 180 degree.

Thanks,

Chance Dorsey
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