bypass or remote mount with thermostat

rdorman · #1 (**permalink**) 08-02-2002, 09:40 AM

I want to put a thermostat in the oil cooler system. I would prefer that the thermostat be part of the remote mount or bypass on the block. But, I want flow through the filter no matter what!

I have looked around a bit and found some in the UK but not here in the states. I am looking for anyone who knows where I can get such a thing and your experience with the product.

I have already searched Club Cobra and I see a number of posts where a thermostat has been added but not one that is part of the bypass or remote mount.

While we are at it, any recommendations on an inline water thermostat?

Bob Putnam · #2 (**permalink**) 08-02-2002, 01:37 PM

If your biggest concern is oil going through the filter while the cooler is being bypassed, that's not a problem. Run the oil from the block to the thermostat. Run the thermostat exit to the filter, and then back into the block. In-line thermostats always bypass the cooler at low temps - they don't stop flow altogether.

wilf leek · #3 (**permalink**) 08-02-2002, 03:14 PM

I am using a take-off plate under the filter for my oil cooler, with built-in thermostat from Mocal UK.

Works fine, 'cept that I had to really go at that thing with a die-grinder (dremel in the US??) to ensure the thing flowed oil properly. Discovered that the take-off ports were 75% occluded by excess casting material. Always worth looking at and thinking hard about parts like these.

Zderf · #4 (**permalink**) 08-02-2002, 04:03 PM

Here's an option for the thermostat you are seeking...

http://www.cantonracingproducts.com/...ermostats.html

Zderf....

Bob Putnam · #5 (**permalink**) 08-03-2002, 06:19 AM

Mocal pieces, including apparently a sandwich adapter with thermostat built in, are available at Racer Parts Wholesale. The price seems to be about 1/2 that of the Canton. They also have a much cheaper in-line thermostat of brand X vintage for less than $40.

Roscoe · #6 (**permalink**) 08-03-2002, 08:39 AM

The thermostat is also available from
http://www.pegasusautoracing.com

here's my setup:

Roscoe

SuperHart · #7 (**permalink**) 08-03-2002, 10:17 AM

You can purchase a sandwich style oil cooler adapter with built in thermostat from B.A.T. in Florida, http://www.batinc.net/main.htm . They have sandwich types to fit Ford motors complete with 1/2 NPT female threads . I run one on my 351W and it seems to work quite well. It restricts oil flow through the cooler unless the oil temp exceeds 180*. It takes up no more room than the original oil cooler adapter plate. The thermostat merely replaces the bypass valve inside that large screw cap on the side of the adapter.