| REPTYL |
03-13-2013 11:27 PM |
Ford Cleveland thermostat
Just a bit of useless trivia I thought I would share.
Went in to SC Auto, Autobarn, Repco and Bursons today looking for a Cleveland thermostat.
Every one of them tried to sell me a Windsor thermostat saying that it was a Cleveland one.
Bursons was the only one that persisted and brought up a picture and part number for the correct item (which they will get in for me tomorrow).
BTW: the clevos have a little top hat shape on the end that controls the heater bypass flow (important if you are running Gas) otherwise they look the same.
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| Bill Bess |
03-14-2013 07:08 AM |
Definately not useless information if your running a 351 Cleveland Ford motor. Both styles thermostats will fit in the cleveland, but only the Cleveland (with its hood on the bottom) will work properly. I had the same experience , getting the parts guy educated.
Good stuff, Bill
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That's interesting Jason, I have a 4v cleavland in my ski boat and have had issues with temperature.
I am planning on pulling it apart and giving it a birthday soon so I will be having a good look at what thermostat is in there.
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| Barnsnake |
03-14-2013 05:23 PM |
When you check it out, make sure the press-in brass restrictor is installed in the bore below the thermostat. Without it the bypass block-off doesn't work.
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| Rossba |
03-15-2013 03:36 AM |
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Originally Posted by Gav
(Post 1235469)
That's interesting Jason, I have a 4v cleavland in my ski boat and have had issues with temperature.
I am planning on pulling it apart and giving it a birthday soon so I will be having a good look at what thermostat is in there.
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Hi Gav,
There is a high flow version as well. Around double the price $30-$35 I think by memory |
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Originally Posted by Rossba
(Post 1235525)
Hi Gav,
There is a high flow version as well. Around double the price $30-$35 I think by memory
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If its not my old partner in crime Rosco!
Coming to shelbyfest rat bag? |
| Rossba |
03-16-2013 02:31 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gav
(Post 1235530)
If its not my old partner in crime Rosco!
Coming to shelbyfest rat bag?
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Dont know anything about it mate |
Next weekend at Winton, You may bring the XY if you wish ;)
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| Rossba |
03-16-2013 02:58 AM |
You got more info than just that? Might come up on the bike and have a look.
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| letsboogie351 |
03-16-2013 03:36 AM |
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| 750hp |
03-16-2013 03:39 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gav
(Post 1235648)
Next weekend at Winton, You may bring the XY if you wish ;)
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Cobra, XY and motor bike. A man with impeccable taste! ;) |
| Rossba |
03-16-2013 03:59 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by 750hp
(Post 1235652)
Cobra, XY and motor bike. A man with impeccable taste! ;)
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And a 4x4 for when I feel like going slow. lol |
Just don't dare him to do a hand brakey.
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