The thermostat I bought is called "Safestat". It's designed to act normally,under normal conditions,but locks Open,if engine over-heats. Engine has been hard to start,(after warm-up), since I installed the H.E.I.Something's not right,that's for sure. Did I mention this is an S.C.O.,(no oil filter) engine? I'm debating on having the truck towed back to town,(about 35 miles),or drop the pan,(on site),change the seal,and pan gasket,and hope like crazy the plug behind the camshaft didn't blow. I'm going to check the downdraft tube for blockage,before buttoning it back up. Planning on installing a PCV valve,at the same time. I won't be able to work on it until Tuesday,but that's when the seal is expected to show up.Ordered,on the way. I was thinking about driving it back,and stopping every 5 miles,or so,and add a quart,just to get it home. Decided against the risk of spinning a bearing,or causing other further damage. It's a GREAT engine! Good compression,and ran GREAT,until the oil dump,out the rear of the pan! I'd rather fix the 261,than find and install a small block,or later 292. If I have to pull it,I'm definitely installing an oil filter! THANKS!
Last edited by wetwilly5757; 09/14/2014 4:24 AM.
