Ford Radiator Pipe

[Jacques Reed]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

Yes, these would have been correct, but!,... they are alcohol filled and more importantly, they usually fail in the closed position.
A more standard type (modern) wax type thermostat is more likely to fail in the open position (less likely to cook your engine) and I believe, are more reliable.
I bought thermostats for my carrier from a parts supplier that had a big selection of thermostats. Some cars use smaller dia. wax stat. They fit in the top hoses on top of the heads. Some guys cut down the bigger ones, but that looked a bit hard to me.
So, What I installed were Tridon (brand)TT203-180. Obviously 180 degree but they have worked fine. (the higher your operating temperature, the more efficient is you engine, as long as it is not overheating) They are 44mm in dia. and are used in a v6 Holden (VX, VY)

Good Info Lynn,

On that basis I will just keep them on the shelf and go the more modern ones. Think I paid $10 about 25 years ago for the two so no great loss!

Cheers,