Re: Thermostat Selection in Hot climates

[Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>]

Patton,
I think that the important thing on the six cylinder engines is to get 
the correct thermostat with the sleeve on it. The sleeve covers a bypass 
port in the head when the thermo is open. Not at Pep Boys. Check with 
one of the Healey specialty vendors. Also make sure that you have the 
long radiator cap. The usual ones are too short to seal the system. I 
think NAPA # 703-1411 works.

Dave Russell
BN2