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1931 cooling system #252314 08/16/12 06:21 AM
Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 10 Australia MickCno1 OP Grease Monkey
OP MickCno1 Grease Monkey Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 10 Australia	Is there a thermostat in the 1931, 194 engine

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Re: 1931 cooling system MickCno1 #252320 08/16/12 07:08 AM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 6,149 Likes: 42 Goulburn Australia tonyw ChatMaster - 6,000
tonyw ChatMaster - 6,000 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 6,149 Likes: 42 Goulburn Australia	MickCno1 To my knowledge the thermostat was an option only in 31 but if you can track down the parts it would not hurt to put 1 in just the same. Tony 1938 1/2 ton Hope to drive it before I retire

Re: 1931 cooling system MickCno1 #252332 08/16/12 10:08 AM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000
Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS	There was no thermostat installed in 1931 with the exception of cars with an accessory heater. A thermostat can easily be installed. Just buy one for a small block Chevy engine and install it between head and outlet. If you use a thick gasket you don't need to countersink the edge of the thermostat. Some heads already have a countersunk ledge for the thermostat. Last edited by Chipper; 08/16/12 10:45 AM. Reason: Added thermostat installaton How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!

Re: 1931 cooling system MickCno1 #252408 08/17/12 05:11 AM
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OP MickCno1 Grease Monkey Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 10 Australia	Thanks to all. in the Land Down Under we do not need a thermostat for cold starts, however is a restrictive device advisable to force water circulation to the rear cylinders. We tend to have over heating problems here, best regards Mick C

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