thermostat

  1. Jumpseatin

    BVSV spot on thermostat housing issue - and I thought I'd have it running by the end of weekend

    I have a 1977 FJ40 and am not very mechanically inclined but have loved trying to work on this thing. I was replacing the radiator and decided to change the hoses and per a thread on here; the thermostat. So I took the old thermostat off (one with a BVSV). I didn't know any better and after...
  2. LetUsHoldFast

    RTH - 3fe Torque Specs, T-stat to block

    The water pump on my '92 (175k miles) finally gave out, so I'm replacing the thermostat while I'm in there. Thanks to @beno for the parts, super-fast shipping, and helpful advice on the project. The FSM says that the 4 bolts that hold the thermostat housing together need to be 13 ft-lbs, but...
  3. fcgadget

    thermostat lower housing

    Broke the old lower housing on my 1F. Dug a replacement up, then realized there was a difference. A water temp connection was missing on the replacement. SOR doesn't show any housing with a side 'hole'. Any idea what model this is from? Do you think JB Weld might hold in this application?
  4. Tighe

    Desmogged, now slow to warm and does not get hot. Why?

    Recently desmogged with a Trollhole carb, all vacuum connections hooked up as indicated in the sketches in this thread. AI system removed, and vacuum to the EGR system was removed. BSVS 2 is capped, and BSVS 1 is routed to the VCV. It now takes a long time to warm up, and even when fully warm...
  5. Swompdog

    Wanted  Water Temp Sensor & Heater Valve - 64' F-Engine

    I am looking for a Water Temp Sensor & Heater Valve for a 1964 F-Engine. Threaded into one slot on the top of the head.
  6. W

    Coolant Leak After changing Thermostat

    So I recently replaced my T Stat with some parts from autozone, From what I've read the foam gasket I bought it junk. Anyway after doing the install and replacement I drove the car about 4 miles and then parked it in my garage with no leak. The next morning I came out and there was a lake of...
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