Re: Thermostat - Which One?
Like others, I also have the VP thermostat housing. Can't get the thermostat any closer to the head than that assembly does.
Years ago I tried the thermostat with the 3 tangs, didn't stay put always ended up at the radiator!! Also used the thermostat soldered to a piece of SS tubing, it too moved.
Yes the VP costs more but its the best location for the thermostat on a Model A! And it will never move!
Had mine on for about 3 years and it works great.
On my temp gauge, you can see when the thermostat opens the first time, as the temp drops about 10 degrees and then comes back up to 170, have never seen the gauge move from that temp while driving. I run a 160 thermostat.
Save up and buy the VP unit you won't be sorry.
Regards,
herb
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