180 Deg Fail Open Thermostat??

[Boomyal]

Anyone know where I might look for one of these for a Ford 302/351. Napa auto parts catalogues just show them for OEM specs of 160 deg's

 

[MainstreetUSA1]

Re: 180 Deg Fail Open Thermostat??

Are these what you're looking for? <br /><br /> http://wilsonmanifolds.com/shop/catalog.html?target=dept_38.html&lang=en-us <br /><br />They have 160, 180 and 195 degree failsafe units for Fords.

 

[Boomyal]

Re: 180 Deg Fail Open Thermostat??

Thanks Mainstreet but no. They sound like good thermostats but they are not 'Fail Open' type.

 

[steve n carol]

Re: 180 Deg Fail Open Thermostat??

boomyal, I think I have heard of these. Are these the ones that still allow coolant flow even if the stat is stuck closed? If so, Could you copy the design some, I am thinking that there is 'just a hole' in the top side of the stat. <br />waddayathink? <br /><br />.....sl

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: 180 Deg Fail Open Thermostat??

No, they lock open when they fail.<br /><br /> http://www.motoradusa.com/products/failsafethermo/ <br /><br />I have a catalogue from 'TRIDON' that lists them, you guys got TRIDON?<br /><br />Aldo

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: 180 Deg Fail Open Thermostat??

This is from an automotive catalogue.<br /><br />1965 to 1978, 289, 302, 351. 180 deg F <br /><br />Tridon part numbers - <br />Failsafe - FSI180<br />Standard - TTG38

 

[olbuddyjack]

Re: 180 Deg Fail Open Thermostat??

Acually Boomy, Mainstreet is talking about the same stuff as Aldo. The MotoRad Fail-Safe is a "fail open."

 

[Boomyal]

Re: 180 Deg Fail Open Thermostat??

I stand informed. I didn't see the fail open description on Mainstreets link, but they stated it clearly on Aldo's.<br /><br />Turns out that my thermostat did not fail anyway. Even tho I tested it on the kitchen stove, I must have missed that it opened, 'cause a new one gave me the same results. After getting an infared themometer, I discover that my new sending unit is not compatible with my guage.

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: 180 Deg Fail Open Thermostat??

Just to clear up a typo. <br /><br />The failsafe thermostats don't lock open if the thermostat fails, they lock open if the operating temp goes beyond a predetermined value.

 

[Boomyal]

Re: 180 Deg Fail Open Thermostat??

Gotcha on those. Here is a link for the ones I'm speaking of. I should always remember to do a google before I spout off.<br /><br /> http://www.becool.com/products_accs_therm.cfm