all installed and down the road. the new t-stat made a big difference, but I never touched the a/c condenser, so it will get warm. luckily the new clutch works flawlessly, and once it hits 205, it comes online and cools it right down.
I will be tearing it apart yet again, as the t-stat housing still leaks, and I think it is distorted, as the PO used a short bolt on the pass. side thread, pulled the threads slightly, and the t-stat will wobble and not sit flat. I filed down the pulled thread, but that didnt allow it to seal. luckily I have a perfect housing off a 1993 parts engine, correct bolt and all.
For OCD reasons will be putting new t-stat and quick connect on new/used housing, and transfering the slightly used stuff to the 95 chevy bucket truck.
Leroy, expect another order. and also double thumbs up for finding the right t-stat! that puppy sticks out far and I am sure it is the only one that actually blocks the bypass. the engine will actually get to operating temp idling too.
the one I ordered from GM was spendy and made in Mexico, yours is German and cheaper. both are AC Delco, go figure!
(the german one is apprently a re-packaged Motorad, never heard of the brand, but its german, so it pretty much has to be awesome)
when I changed the clutch, I spun the old one over about 10 times, THEN it free-wheeled with no resistance. apparently I screwed myself not rolling it over more than a turn or two when trying to diagnose it. that puppy is no good. The new one wont kick out for a couple minutes when cold, so it is plenty stiff.
Made it to Little America, Wyoming. you dont need a bull bumper on the front of your pickup when you are in hot pursuit of a Swift truck, and letting him clear the way of critters.
