[DeTomaso] 1994 “cooling fix kit”

[Will Kooiman]

Cost you an engine?  Isn't that an exaggeration?

I don't know your situation, of course, but I've overheated my cars lots over the years, and they've never seemed to care that much.

On 1/5/22, 7:33 AM, "DeTomaso on behalf of Nathan Giles" <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com on behalf of nathan.giles at ex3.com> wrote:

    I tried the “non-351c” thermostat work around. Cost me an engine. I don’t recommend it. Use the right parts. It matters.

    Nathan Giles

    > On Jan 5, 2022, at 01:49, MICHAEL DREW via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com> wrote:
    > 
    > Larry,
    > 
    > Dennis’ “fix” was a dumb idea perhaps inspired by a perceived difficulty in finding Cleveland thermostats—something that was never really difficult. It was a solution to a problem that didn’t exist and brought with it a whole host of other problems—some practical, others largely theoretical. 
    > 
    > I think the Ford engineers were not dummies. Respecting the original design just makes sense to me. 
    > 
    > Mike
    > 
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    >> On Jan 4, 2022, at 18:42, Larry Finch via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com> wrote:
    >> 
    >> All,
    >> 
    >> Came across this never installed “cooling fix kit” sold by Dennis - pantera performance - back in 1994.
    >> 
    >> Process called for removing the stock brass plate, installing the kit’s modified no-hole solid plate and switching to a Windsor style thermostat.  
    >> 
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    >> When purchased 2511 had this kit installed along with the Weiand water pump that omits the bypass passage.
    >> 
    >> Despite those modifications, now seen as questionable, I never had any notable cooling issues.  
    >> 
    >> Replacement stroker Cleveland returned to the OEM thermostat system, Edelbrock water pump. 
    >> 
    >> Penny for your thoughts. 
    >> 
    >> Larry 
    >> 
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