At our November 2007 SACC
Tech Session, Jeff Reade mentioned that a 170 degree
thermostat would help some C1's that have overheating
problems, but that he has not been able to find one in
many years. I have been looking for a 170 degree unit
for my C2 for some time (in all the wrong places) and
finally did so last week on EBay. GM part number
10220957, Gr.1.246 (AC Delco #131-84) 170 degree
thermostat is available at any GM dealer or AC Delco
store. The AC Delco outlet that I called sells them for
$8.49.
My local Chevrolet dealer
told me this morning that this part is still listed for
1953-62 Corvettes and retails for about $13.00. They
are packaged in a standard AC Delco box and made in the
USA.
I thought that some of our
SACC members may be interested in this information as
hot weather is only a few months away.
Ken Adrianse
805.493.8010