quote:Originally posted by Edge:
Some people do call it a bypass restrictor.
I don't think its designed to restrict flow as such, its really a brass seat for the thermostat plunger.
Being brass it won't corrode, where as the iron block certainly would have.
When I received my car from the USA it had the same frost plug fitted as yours has, (Americans call them core plugs or Welsh plugs).
Thats not original, for some reason certain people feel the need to block it off & not use the warm up bypass.
Which means your engine would take ages to get warm, not a good thing for oil tempreture etc.
Yes, Marlin does sell the correct brass seat.
You need to get the correct thermostat to suit the Cleveland, (Winsor is different).
You may find it difficult to find in NZ as I found it impossible to find here in Australia.
Crazy when you consider the Cleveland was made here in Australia for a number of years.
When shopping at most parts stores they try & sell you a Windsor part telling you they are all the same.........their not !
Do a search on this Forum & you will find the correct thermostat part number & before you install make sure the plunger will actually cover the hole in the brass seat.
Stant make a thermostat to suit the Cleveland & I'm sure you can purchase these online from Summit or Jegs.
regards,
Tony.
Tony, how does that brass plate fit in? Is it press fit in? Tap it in? Seems like it would come loose.