A source for the thermostats referenced by Bob is:
Davis Tractor Parts - Ford 8N Dept
24263 Antioch Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
Phone: 334-222-7214
Fax: 334-222-0025
Email:
dtp@alaweb.com
http://www.ford8n.com
Jim
PS: I drove around this past weekend in my FIA without the thermostat and the temp gauge barely moved and the
oil temp didn't move at all. I'm going to try the tractor part and I'll report back.