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Sat May 05, 2012 6:18 pm

I'm a type 1 guy and have always run the thermostat on my type 1. I have a stock '66 square, and it is lacking the thermostat and related equipment. Am I gonna want to run this stuff down or?? I plan on upgrading to a 1904cc soon.

Sat May 05, 2012 7:01 pm

having a thermostat connected to the flaps is always a good idea; it helps in warming up your engine and ensures the flaps are in tune with what is going on with the engine...

Sat May 05, 2012 7:16 pm

Anybody have a source or even a diagram of the parts I'll need to make this functional?

Sat May 05, 2012 7:40 pm

Sun May 06, 2012 5:51 am

Yes thanks for that!!! I searched the FAQs and saw that. Now I need to find the parts.... Sources please....

Sun May 06, 2012 6:10 am

c.ruber wrote: Yes thanks for that!!! I searched the FAQs and saw that. Now I need to find the parts.... Sources please....

mostly here in the classifieds.....

Sun May 06, 2012 7:18 am

c.ruber wrote: Yes thanks for that!!! I searched the FAQs and saw that. Now I need to find the parts.... Sources please....

I believe that these (the actual thermostat) are no longer available so used or NOS is your only option. The parts should all be easy enough to find but some people ask a premium price for the themostat.

Sun May 06, 2012 8:14 am

There are two different linkages for the thermostat #28 was different on my singleport than the dual port i disassembled last year.

Sun May 06, 2012 1:09 pm

Is the thermostat the same as a type 1? If so I'm set. I need all the linkage stuff....

Sun May 06, 2012 1:52 pm

thermostat is the same.

Mon May 07, 2012 6:47 pm

68notch wrote: c.ruber wrote: Yes thanks for that!!! I searched the FAQs and saw that. Now I need to find the parts.... Sources please....

I believe that these (the actual thermostat) are no longer available so used or NOS is your only option. The parts should all be easy enough to find but some people ask a premium price for the themostat.

This guy sells new ($119) and used ones ($55)

http://www.awesomepowdercoat.com/thermostat_new_used_rebuilt.html

Germansupply.com also has them new for $111

http://www.germansupply.com/home/customer/product.php?productid=16422&cat=&page=1

Sat May 12, 2012 2:01 pm

Cool! Now that I've confirmed the thermostats are the same, now I need a source for the bellcrank and other components. The engine will be a dual port if that matters....

Thu May 17, 2012 4:17 pm

Also, be forewarned that the Bentley says the thermostats in the warm air mixers (air to cabin) are different than the cooling air thermostat located below the head as they are a different temp rating. It lists the warm air mixer thermostat as part # 311 255 257 but does not reveal what their operating temp is. A short search has provided me without a single hit for info...

Anyone? :?:

Thu May 17, 2012 6:51 pm

dumptdeluxe wrote: Also, be forewarned that the Bentley says the thermostats in the warm air mixers (air to cabin) are different than the cooling arm thermostat located below the head as they are a different temp rating. It lists the warm air mixer thermostat as part # 311 255 257 but does not reveal what their operating temp is. A short search has provided me without a single hit for info...

Anyone? :?:

140 for the mixers
65/70 for the flaps

Thu May 17, 2012 11:05 pm

That's some good info right there, thanks! =D>

Fri May 18, 2012 10:20 am

Parts please!!!

Fri May 18, 2012 10:39 am

I'm seeing a few parts and pieces in the classifieds.....this is the best place to find that stuff.

Fri May 18, 2012 11:59 am

c.ruber wrote: Parts please!!!

I don't see ant WTB ads for you guys. :idea: DUH!

Fri May 18, 2012 12:34 pm

Well, hello, Mike! Glad I could stoke your fire today :twisted: I actually have already painstakingly gathered all my thermostat pieces, but thank you!

Fri May 18, 2012 5:48 pm

Well why didn't you say so????