Is my thermostat installed correctly?

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MNspiderman

Is my thermostat installed correctly?

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So Cal Mark

Re: Is my thermostat installed correctly?

Post by So Cal Mark »

looks right, the leg that looks like it was machined should point towards the water pump
pope

Re: Is my thermostat installed correctly?

Post by pope »

Take the thermostat off all the hoses and hold it in your hand. Blow into each of the 3 outlets. 2 of the outlets will allow air to pass through, but one will be blocked off. The outlet that is blocked off is the end that attaches to the lower radiator hose.
MNspiderman

Re: Is my thermostat installed correctly?

Post by MNspiderman »

ok, thanks. I seen some other thermostats not quite shaped like this so i was questioning the placement and angel of mine.
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