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36fordcvsedan |
11-06-2020 @ 7:31 AM
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I am rebuilding a 1936 engine. The thermostat for 36 looks unique. Is there a common style that can be used instead. If so what other years will fit?
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trjford8 |
11-06-2020 @ 8:22 AM
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Try Michael at Third Gen Automotive. Ph# 844-327-5988
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FordHead |
11-09-2020 @ 5:11 AM
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I have been all through this before. I currently run my 36 without thermostats, she runs at about 170 -180 degrees. You can use traditionally thermostats but need to figure a way to keep them in place sitting in the hoses. Some guys use stainless steel wire others (I like this) cut a small piece of radiator hose that can fit snugly in the cars hose maybe 2" long to hold the therm in place, works great. And yes the 1936 thermostat is unique but can be found for $$$.
1936 Ford Model 68
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FordHead |
11-12-2020 @ 3:45 PM
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I decided to put therms and a temperature gauge in the other day for my 36, I used standard type 180 degree therms as the original type are hard to find and expensive. Worked out great got both from Napa cost me $12 for the two, temp stays at 190 degrees now.
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ken ct. |
11-12-2020 @ 3:55 PM
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That looks like a 37 + cyl. head not a 36. ?? ken ct
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FordHead |
11-12-2020 @ 5:33 PM
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1936 - water pumps in the front 21 studs.
1936 Ford Model 68
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3w2 |
11-13-2020 @ 7:45 AM
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Originally, the in-hose thermostats in '34-'36 heads were kept in place by the addition of a third hose clamp.
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FordHead |
11-13-2020 @ 4:27 PM
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I know that, but unless your a purist this does work for a lot less money and very available.
1936 Ford Model 68
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FordHead |
11-13-2020 @ 4:30 PM
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original therms look like this
1936 Ford Model 68
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3w2 |
11-13-2020 @ 5:01 PM
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Really, then why not indicate that? Instead you posed your question as though you did not know and were seeking to find out. And, by the way, there was no thermostat unique to the '36s, it was the same thermostat from '34 through '36. It carried a 40 part number prefix, not a 68 part number prefix.
This message was edited by 3w2 on 11-13-20 @ 5:04 PM
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