Re: 1950 Packard 288 Auto overheating HELP

Posted by BigKev On 2010/6/7 20:48:52

There should be either a wire spring retainer, or a "metal tube" that acts as a spacer to keep the thermostat in place.

Spring (or bellows) side towards the engine. Also it is possible to get a bad thermostat from the store. Put the thermostat in a pan of water heat it on the stove until it opens. Then you can check the temp with a thermometer.