Re: Need Thermostat for '47 8 cylinder

Posted by JWL On 2012/9/10 10:11:08

Wes, either new or old style should fit and function well. The old style bellows type thermo should not be used in a high pressure system, but since your Clipper has only a 4-7 lbs rating the bellows should work. The decision maker, to me, would be what temp ratings are available in each style. A 160F rating is what I would use. The new style thermos tend to come in higher temp ratings. I believe the 47 Clippers use a sleeve to hold the thermo in place in the housing and later models use a spring clip. This would be a good time to make sure your radiator cap is the right one and functioning.

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