I went to NAPA for a 180 thermostat and was given a "SafetyStat." Didn't open the box. Got it home and found it is the type that once heated past a certain temperature will remain open and must be replaced. There is no specification as to what temperature "overheat" is but it seems to me that on my truck pulling a grade in summer when, not if, the temperature goes over 212 the safetystat may fail open. I'm going to return it for a plain one if they have it.


1951 3800 1-ton
"Earning its keep from the get-go"
In the DITY Gallery
1962 261 (w/cam, Fenton headers, 2 carbs, MSD ign.), SM420 & Brown-Lipe 6231A 3spd aux. trans, stock axles & brakes. Owned since 1971.