Re: Proper direction of a thermostat on an M

Posted by Bob M on May 09, 2005 at 10:12:55 from (151.190.254.106):

In Reply to: Re: Proper direction of a thermostat on an M posted by Nathan in Texas on May 09, 2005 at 08:26:20:

Mea culpa Nathan... I didn't notice the word OPPOSITE when I read your post the first time!

Anyway t'stat orientation does matter! The t'stat sensor element - the brass button-like thing on the spring side of the 'stat (and is usually stamped with the opening temperature) - MUST be facing the engine side for the t'stat to work. Heat conduction thru the 'stat's brass parts is simply too slow if it's installed backward - the engine will overheat long before the 'stat begins to open.

Note: If you used a new gasket when you installed the new 'stat it should OK to reuse after you flip the 'stat.

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