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Posted by: yeahmag Oct 26 2007, 05:58 PM

Is there any particular way to install the thermostat cable? Watching Jake's video they didn't obviously make it tight. When I set mine up I used vice grips to keep it taught while I tightened the the nut on the flaps.

Opinions?

Additionally, is the bottom plate that covers the thermostat (attaches to the HE) necessary? I'm missing the one opposite the t-stat and was thinking of leaving them both off as you wouldn't use them with a header anyway.

Thanks.

-Aaron

Posted by: Dave_Darling Oct 26 2007, 09:34 PM

I leave it unhooked, then go for a nice drive. Once the engine is good and warm, the thermostat should be all the way open. Then I pull the cable (mostly) taut with a pair of pliers and tighten the clamping bolt on the little lever on the cross-shaft. The springs should have pushed the flaps to the "max cooling" position, which is just where you want them when the engine is warm.

It's best to have the tin piece on the bottom in place; I am told the t-stat won't open as easily without it there.

--DD

Posted by: yeahmag Oct 26 2007, 11:44 PM

Thanks Dave.

Anyone have the tin that fits over the HE on the *Oil Filter* side they want to sell?

Posted by: lotus_65 Oct 27 2007, 08:05 AM

i use a heat gun to open the thermo.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Oct 27 2007, 11:45 AM

QUOTE(yeahmag @ Oct 26 2007, 10:44 PM)

Thanks Dave.

Anyone have the tin that fits over the HE on the *Oil Filter* side they want to sell?

i think i have that one...