[DeTomaso] Thermostat

[Joseph F. Byrd, Jr.]

I though the primary reason for the elaborate thermostat flow path for the
Cleveland was due to localized "hot spots" in the block/head passages that
will boil before the thermostat opens.  Therefore the controlled bypass flow
is to have excessive bypass during warm-up to sweep the "hot spots".  An
orifice bypass like used for other blocks would require so much bypass it
would rob the flow to the radiator when the thermostat opens.
Joe/NC 

-----Original Message-----
From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at poca.com] On Behalf Of Doug
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2015 23:33 PM
To: tom ware; detomaso at poca.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Thermostat

Tom,

That picture looks like your block's normal brass thermostat bypass
restrictor plate has been replaced with a sealed version.  This meand you
can safely use a redily available 351 Windsor thermostat.  The downside is
that you'll have longer warm-up times vs using a stock restrictor plate with
a true 351C thermostat.

Doug Braun
blue 73L #5505

-----Original Message-----
From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at poca.com]On Behalf Of tom ware
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2015 5:47 PM
To: detomaso at poca.com
Subject: [DeTomaso] Thermostat


Some one please tell me if this is normal or was it modified by eng builder?
I believe stat should have thimble on bottom?
Thanks




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