The Ford Barn

Gufshoz · 01-14-2021, 03:26 PM

In a previous post I told about not being able to get up to operating temperature since I installed engine pans. I drove around for a while with a cardboard shield over my radiator, but still couldn't get above 110 degrees. I did check my temperature gauge in hot water against a thermometer and the gauge was functioning well.
Today I installed a Vintage thermostat assembly and took a test drive. The thermostat in the kit was set for 160 degrees and that's exactly where the engine temperature gauge stayed. It was a pretty simple installation other than having to remove the hood so I could tilt the radiator in order to get a new radiator hose in place.
I'm very happy and if I should have any issues down the road, I'll be certain to post those as well.

01-14-2021, 03:26 PM	#1
Gufshoz Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gulf Shores, AL Posts: 78	Thermostat update. In a previous post I told about not being able to get up to operating temperature since I installed engine pans. I drove around for a while with a cardboard shield over my radiator, but still couldn't get above 110 degrees. I did check my temperature gauge in hot water against a thermometer and the gauge was functioning well. Today I installed a Vintage thermostat assembly and took a test drive. The thermostat in the kit was set for 160 degrees and that's exactly where the engine temperature gauge stayed. It was a pretty simple installation other than having to remove the hood so I could tilt the radiator in order to get a new radiator hose in place. I'm very happy and if I should have any issues down the road, I'll be certain to post those as well.