thermostat

ceeteeinoz · Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 3:26 am Post subject: thermostat

Can anyone tell me where I might get an original thermostat to suit my 1954 Superwasp 262ci motor. Its the last thing I need before reinstalling my engine. My mechanic wants to fit the original style as he is not sure if a modern style thermostat will work correctly with the bypass casting in the thermostat housing. Any info on the above would be most helpful. I haven't driven my car in about eighteen months and would like to drive it soon.

51hornet · Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 9:03 am Post subject: Re: thermostat

Hello and welcome to our site.

For the original bypass type thermostat you can get these from Hudson part supplier Dave Kostansek at 440-293-4079 do not have an email addy for him.

For supplies closer to you I would get in contact with the Australian Hudson club I am sure some of the members will have thermostats. Tell me what part of Australia you are in and I can post you the contact for your area.

You can also use a modern thermostat by modifying your existing thermostat housing you can put in a restrictor plate that Walt Mordenti sells (or make one yourself)or you can place a soft plug into the top of the housing one that has a small hole drilled in it so act as a proper bypass. Pic of both types below.

By-pass Plate

Gooseneck soft plug

ceeteeinoz · Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 3:42 am Post subject: Re: thermostat

can you please advise where dave kostansek is, and area code etc.
Thanks.

51hornet · Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 6:51 am Post subject: Re: thermostat

Dave is located in Williamsfield Ohio area code is 440 the whole telephone number is 440-293-4079 also I found an email addy for him I will send that to you in a pm.

ceeteeinoz · Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 3:17 am Post subject: Re: thermostat

Thanks for the info. Took some pics of engine today.
Mine is not the supercharged motor.

51hornet · Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:08 am Post subject: Re: thermostat

Nice looking engine I see you are running an alternator. Are you running 12v?

Post a pic of the car as well if you can.

ceeteeinoz · Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 2:19 am Post subject: Re: thermostat

Had to run 12V as I couldn't see of a night. Important, as I drive my car any time I can. Will post pics of car as soon as I get them off our old computer.
Have spoken to Dave and organised two thermostats so thanks again for your help.

51hornet · Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 9:36 am Post subject: Re: thermostat

Good stuff.