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Baz

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Is there a generic type of thermostat (I don't care which heat range for now) that I can buy over the counter at my local parts store?
What vehicle/year do I ask for etc?

Thanks.

Have a loooong drive tomorrow, I think the bugger has stuck closed.
 
Sorry it took so long Barry. I was making a pot of coffee, and toasting some English Muffins, to go with my hand cut, homemade, lime English Marmalade!
Jeff
 
Fits a treat.
Now to spend the next three hours cutting out a gasket....
Thanks again Jeff. Sorry to disturb your brekkie.
 
I'd email you a gasket, Barry, and save you some work, but I can't find the "Mail Now" slot in the computer. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/jester.gif
A tip on making the new gasket:
Lightly grease one side of the gasket material and stick it to the thermostat housing. Gently tap all around the edges with a small ball peen hammer, doing the inside, outside, and the bolt holes. That should cut the new gasket perfectly.
Jeff
 
Use some form a gasket, works great for there.
 
email me one of those marmalade muffins too.
The low tomorrow morning is supposed to be about 40*, It probably won't even open.
Actually Jeff, I think I have one for the B hanging around somewhere, if it's not exact, it'll be close enough that some RTV should fill the hole.
 
Shouldn't take <span style="color: #FF0000">that</span> long to cut out a gasket!! Do you have the old housing in hand? Glue the gasket paper to it (3M trim adhesive sets fastest!) Use an Xacto knife (or a razor knife, but I prefer Xacto!) and trim out the gasket by "reaming the edges of the paper through the holes, then trim off the edge!! Presto!! Perfect gasket! Another method is to used a ball-peen hammer and tap the edges of the holes to cut the paper, but I prefer the blade method!
 
bugimike said:
Shouldn't take <span style="color: #FF0000">that</span> long to cut out a gasket!!
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Does if you had a few last night. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/sick.gif
 
LOL, go back to bed.
 
Baz said:
Does if you had a few last night. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/sick.gif
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Barry, if you were out late last night, what in Lord Nelsons' name were you doing messing with gaskets at 0600???
Jeff
 
Hmmmmm!! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cheers.gif /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/banana.gif /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/banana.gif /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/thirsty.gif /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/savewave.gif
 
bugimike said:
Hmmmmm!! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cheers.gif /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/banana.gif /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/banana.gif /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/thirsty.gif /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/savewave.gif
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No /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cheers.gif /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/banana.gif /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/banana.gif /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/thirsty.gif /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/savewave.gif /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/pukeface.gif /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cryin.gif
 
Sumthin like that JP.....
Hey, Tstat is in and the RTV is cured....!
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It took 24 for a cure?!?! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/devilgrin.gif

Coffee's hot, SPA GP2 onna "Speed Channel", all's right here at th' hovel. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif
 
Will be in about 45 minutes Jeff. (I bought 2) /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif
Yes Doc, 24hours before things are 'as it should be'.
 
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