Re: Chuck's 48 Deluxe Sedan

Posted by Chuckltd On 2009/8/27 15:53:10

Making a sleeve type is what I'll likely end up doing. Sounds like a good idea. I was even thinking about a large snap ring. Don't know if the temps have changed since I haven't driven it after install yet. While I was putting it back together, my mother was doing some gardening and disturbed a nest of hornets in the ground, sending a couple hundred in my direction. I'm on day 2 and spray can 4 in fighting them off. Still about 20-30 left and still pissed. Since I'm allergic to bees, I'll let them have the car for now...
Prior to working on thermostat, the temps ran hot in as little as 7 to 10 minutes if not driving. It varied depending on outside temperature. On a day above 85F, it would be near the hot end of guage after a 6 mile city drive. On an average day, (70F-80F) it would stay in upper third of guage while driving.