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In this Discussion
- Clutch guy May 2012
- Lsheesley May 2012
- Tallent R May 2012
- Uncle Josh May 2012
Thermostat Instalation Tricks
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Ok guys, I have tried 3 times now to successfully install a new thermostat in my 1946 super 6. I will say all three times I had made a gasket and attempted to use the original thermostat. I have now ordered and received a new thermostat and gasket but I want to make sure it works this time so I don't ruin my new gasket. I will say the gaskets I made looked as good as the one I have now so I do not think the gasket was the problem. I'll tell you I have installed a lot of thermostats and never had an issue putting a thermostat in any car I have owned...So, OK, What is the trick to put one in my Hudson? LOL
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Trick is to glue the thermostat into the housing groove with some gasket cement so the thermostat flange can't sneak under the housing where it creates a danger of leaking or snapping one of the housing ears off.
If the groove has rust etc in it, clean it out with a dremel tool. -
What is your original problem?. If it is overheating,it is probably the radiator.
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well, I am down to my last gasket...LOL It still had a small leak on one side. I can see at one time in her life someone was really rough taking a gasket out. I am going to try a different gasket cement and if that doesn't work then i am down to the gasket in a tube stuff. As far as gasket thickness, I ordered the gaskets and thermostat from a gentleman here on the club so I believe it is correct. I really appreciate you guys jumping in to give me ideas. Hopefully one day I can be answering question instead of asking so many. Oh and I had the radiator cleaned and tested, that is why I am putting new thermostat in.
