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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 09:56 PM
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For anyone that has modified their stock thermostat what did you use for a spacer? I looked at the write up on this but I can't get a machinist to make a spacer for me at this time.
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Old Sep 26, 2003 | 12:14 AM
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What do you mean "modified" the thermo? How did you modify it? The 160 and 180 thermos are both perfect fits that don't need modifying.
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Old Sep 26, 2003 | 01:45 AM
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A BB should work out about right. I used a cut-off piece of a machine screw, if memory serves.
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Old Sep 26, 2003 | 12:51 PM
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I used a piece of a stainless steel machine screw.
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Old Sep 26, 2003 | 06:00 PM
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What do you mean "modified" the thermo? How did you modify it? The 160 and 180 thermos are both perfect fits that don't need modifying.
he means modifying the stock thermo to open at 160
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Old Sep 26, 2003 | 07:53 PM
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Sweet. I was hoping a BB would work. That's a .177 BB right?

Thanks for the replies guys..
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