Ford Radiator Pipe

[Jacques Reed]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

Yes, these would have been correct, but!,... they are alcohol filled and more importantly, they usually fail in the closed position.
A more standard type (modern) wax type thermostat is more likely to fail in the open position (less likely to cook your engine) and I believe, are more reliable.
I bought thermostats for my carrier from a parts supplier that had a big selection of thermostats. Some cars use smaller dia. wax stat. They fit in the top hoses on top of the heads. Some guys cut down the bigger ones, but that looked a bit hard to me.
So, What I installed were Tridon (brand)TT203-180. Obviously 180 degree but they have worked fine. (the higher your operating temperature, the more efficient is you engine, as long as it is not overheating) They are 44mm in dia. and are used in a v6 Holden (VX, VY)

Good Info Lynn,

On that basis I will just keep them on the shelf and go the more modern ones. Think I paid $10 about 25 years ago for the two so no great loss!

Cheers,

[m606paz]

Very good all the comments!
I will discard looking for the originals and place the modern ones!
Thank you very much!!

[Colin Alford]

Mariano,

Please see these pictures of a Ford CMP radiator pipe compared to one from a Universal Carrier.

As others have mentioned, the angles might prove to be a problem.

Colin

[m606paz]

Colin
Many thanks for your pics

My Flathead actualy have a long hose betwin cylinder head and radiator.

I need disassembly to know i have the thermostat inside hose...

[Lynn Eades]

Obviously these angles change depending on the set up. Rad inlet shape and angle , height of radiator, distance of radiator from engine etc.
Sometimes the rubber hoses have a smaller dia. while the ends are bigger. This allows the hose to locate the thermostat

[Jacques Reed]

Here is a nifty simple way one guy keeps the thermostats from shifting in the water outlets of an early Ford V8.

Courtesy of the Ford Barn

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=172319

Cheers,

[Lynn Eades]

Jacques, I have seen that before. I think it's overkill and water is probably going to leak around the wires. There are better methods, in my opinion.