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Shutter-Opening Thermostat
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Hi All,

My shutters suddenly quit opening. Last time I drove the car they opened fully, now nothing. I checked for coolant level, right up, I checked for any obstructions to the assembly and they open fine if I push on the rod, so I'm down to the T-stat. Can they be had?? Possibly rebuilt (although I have removed mine and it is a solder-sealed unit) or are there any other fixes, short of wiring the shutters open?? I can and would do that if I had to, but the opening and closing of them has always been a cool feature of this car and I would dearly like to keep them functional. Any help or direction much appreciated. Thanks, Chris.

Posted on: 2021/10/16 16:57
'If you think you can, or you think you can't - you're right!' Henry Ford.
1939 Packard Six, Model 1700
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Re: Shutter-Opening Thermostat
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Yes, I the syphlon units can be rebuild.

Posted on: 2021/10/18 18:54
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Re: Shutter-Opening Thermostat
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I am guessing there are folks all over the place that rebuild them. I recently had mine done by Scott Henningsen in Salinas California. He did a great job. PM me if you want contact information for Scott.
John Wogec

Posted on: 2021/10/18 23:39
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Re: Shutter-Opening Thermostat
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Big Kev,
Any idea why this thread 'restarted' itself in a new & separate post??? I certainly didn't do anything! Chris.

Posted on: 2021/10/20 1:04
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