I have read in several places that you can omit the thermostat, but you must
then install a 'blanking sleeve'. So either way you need to get in there..
I'd go with the thermostat....quicker warmup.
Andy
>From: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
>Reply-To: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
>To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
>Subject: The truth about thermostats?
>Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 08:27:53 -0400
>
>Good evening list...
>
>Well, I changed the gear oil last evening, and filled it up with the
>Redline
>oil. Wow, that stuff smells foul...
>
>Along with some other minor items, I was ready to install a thermostat in
>the '74 Midget, and upon inspecting the coling system, it no longer
>appeared
>so simple to just open the bolts, apply the gasket, drop in the stat,
>tighten the bolts, and go cruising. It actually looks as though I need to
>remove the alternator and drive belt. Can this be true? At first glance I
>thought I could just loosen three bolts, and that thick metal piece would
>just pivot up to allow me access. What is truly necessary?
>
>Alas, the Hayne's manual is hardly so clear about such items?
>
>In any case, what's the harm in not having a 'stat anyway? No heat in the
>winter, or is there some other problem?
>
>Regards,
>
>
>Charles
>'74 Midget
>cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com
>Bloomfield, NJ
>
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