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Re: [Healeys] Thermostats

To: Fred Wescoe <fredwescoe@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Thermostats
From: Al Malin <amalin@mac.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2018 12:15:16 -0400
Cc: Healey List <Healeys@autox.team.net>
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Fred,

I got a sleeved thermostat from British Car Specialists, (209) 948-8767â?¬.

I *think* it warms up faster. How much? Donâ??t know.

Be prepared to pay more than regular thermostat.

Tricarb,
Al Malin

> On Sep 9, 2018, at 8:38 PM, Fred Wescoe <fredwescoe@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Listers,
> 
> I have researched what I can of the archives and other sources and am still 
> puzzled.  I cannot find any real answers and direction on the question of 
> which thermostat I should use in my 66 BJ8.  Some answers indicate a sleeved 
> thermostat and others say no sleeve.  Some say a short sleeve and others say 
> only the long sleeve works.  Some answers indicate using a 160 degree 
> thermostat while others propose 180 degrees and even 190 degrees.  Some even 
> say the Moss sleeved thermostat does not work.
> 
> I am in North Carolina and drive the car most of the year.  Right now the car 
> has a non sleeved 190 degree thermostat.  The car starts and needs to warm 
> up, at idle, to almost full temp before it runs with no problems.  Otherwise 
> it spits, coughs and has no power.  The car runs at about 190 degres except 
> when I drive the mountains and of course stop and go traffic.
> 
> What is the consensus of thoughts as we approach colder weather?  And what 
> are the sources and manufacturer for a good thermostat?
> 
> Thanks for the help,
> 
> Fred
> 66BJ8
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