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32 Light Eight thermostat
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Dear All,

My Light Eight thermostat was removed and never replaced at some time in the distant past. I am wondering what thermostat I can install. Will a thermostat for a later eight work (like a 38).

As a reminder, the Light Eight did not have the Pines Winterfront/Sylphon thermostat.

Thanks,

Tom

Posted on: 2011/1/9 11:44
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Re: 32 Light Eight thermostat
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Perhaps I missed the point of the question, were you asking for a specific Stant or other maker's part number? Any thermostat that will fit the configuration of the retainer and have a suitable temperature rating will work. At my local Pep Boys store (not usually a recommended auto parts store) there is a display board of perhaps 30 or 40 differently sized thermostats - just bring your housing and you should be able to pick one easily at such a display.

Posted on: 2011/1/9 12:17
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Re: 32 Light Eight thermostat
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Great. Thanks!

Tom

Posted on: 2011/1/10 5:37
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Re: 32 Light Eight thermostat
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Tom, the availability of a thermostat with the temperature rating you need may be hard to find at the parts store around the corner. I would expect a rating of 150-160F is needed, and most modern applications start at 180F. Maybe you will get lucky.

I was at the garage and saw the progress on the '38. She is coming along nicely. One of the guys commented about having problems getting the bottoms of the doors aligned. I seem to recall someting about using a turnbuckle to move the bottom in. This may be a figment of my imagination, but worth a try. I Also got to look at the body of the 733. Man, it is in great shape!

Happy New Year!

(o{I}o)

Posted on: 2011/1/10 12:33
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Re: 32 Light Eight thermostat
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JW, you're right of course, it can be an issue. But the 150-160 stats were a necessity in the era of methanol antifreeze [pure methanol boils at about 65 deg. C (150 deg. F)], but with water or EG antifreeze that's not a concern. These engines will run quite nicely at 170-180 but since it's an unpressurized system, that doesn't leave you much upwards margin to the boiling point. If the cooling system is in great shape, a 180 should be just about marginally OK.

Posted on: 2011/1/10 12:55
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Re: 32 Light Eight thermostat
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John, Dave

Thanks for the info. I am sorry for the delay in answering. I have been away from my computer for the last month. I will give kanter a call and see if they can help.

Cheers,

Tom

Posted on: 2011/2/9 9:54
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