| patmodela | -- 02-28-2021 @ 12:44 PM |
|
HAS ANY ONE USED ROBERT SHEWMAN THERMOSTATS HE HAS A ADD IN THE V8 TIMES THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO HELP THE COOLING AND HAVE LARGER OPENING AND DO NOT RESTRICT THE FLOW AND FIT IN SIDE THE UPPER RADIATOR HOSE UP AGAINST THE NECKS OF THE RADIATOR THEY ARE 180* DEGREE.
|
|
| ford38v8 | -- 02-28-2021 @ 2:55 PM |
|
Hi Pat, First, may I request that you please refrain from typing with ALL CAPS, as they make for a very difficult read for these old eyes! Robert Shewman is a good supplier, and has developed several excellent products. I see no reason why his thermostats would not serve you well. Alan This message was edited by ford38v8 on 2-28-21 @ 2:57 PM
|
|
| sarahcecelia | -- 02-28-2021 @ 3:15 PM |
|
I'm certain they are good, and work; but why spend the money when you can just buy (2) Stainless Steel washers the size of the hose, drill a 3/4 inch hole in them, and install them for a cost of about $1.50?? To me that's a no brainer. Regards, Steve Lee This message was edited by sarahcecelia on 2-28-21 @ 3:21 PM
|
|
| ken ct. | -- 02-28-2021 @ 4:46 PM |
|
I would place them as close to the heads as i could,the water is the hottest as it comes out of the engine (water pumps) yes 180 are ok. OMO ken ct
|
|
| TomO | -- 03-01-2021 @ 10:02 AM |
|
Stainless steel washers or any kind of washers do not take the place of a quality thermostat. Tom
|
|
| patmodela | -- 03-01-2021 @ 6:17 PM |
|
I agree with you Tom have you used Robert Sherman thermostats and do they work
|
|
| sarahcecelia | -- 03-01-2021 @ 6:53 PM |
|
StainlessSteel Washers may take a little time longer for the motor to heat up, but THEY NEVER FAIL, and THERMOSTATS DO FAIL, and if your on a road trip and they fail, "Your up the creek, without a paddle!!!!!" I use them and they work fine!! Regards, Steve Lee This message was edited by sarahcecelia on 3-1-21 @ 6:54 PM
|
|
| EFV-8 Club Forum : | https://www.earlyfordv8.org/forum |
| Topic: | https://www.earlyfordv8.org/forum/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=18&Topic=14644 |