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1600 Thermostat Housing (was: Re: Question from my WebSite

To: datsunmike <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Subject: 1600 Thermostat Housing (was: Re: Question from my WebSite
From: "David R. Conrad" <conrad1@gte.net>
Date: Sun, 25 Aug 2002 13:18:33 -1000
When "all else failed" for me, I was successful in drilling them out.  That
was, with the head removed though.  I avoided any damage to the head, with
slight (repairable) damage to the housing.

Dave
'68 1600
Kailua-Kona

datsunmike wrote:

> Going forward I suggest using stainless bolts with plenty of antiseize
> slopped on.
>
> You can try a stud extractor and they do work effectively and some heat. Of
> course if all else fails just get another housing and cut the present one
> off. I cut the housing 2/3 of the way down and used a hammer to knock it
> free. BTDT.
>
> Just don't pry it off the head as you'll damage the gasket surfaces although
> you can use a chisel and knock it up using the housing to chisel on.
>
> I'm glad I got rid of that POS setup and used a modified 240 neck and a U20
> or modified 1600 rad.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "James M Koken" <james.m.koken@gte.net>
> To: "Ryan Bird" <birdman@myrealbox.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2002 11:23 AM
> Subject: Re: Question from my WebSite
>
> > Continue to try penetrating fluid and putty knives. Also a little heat
> might
> > help, like from a propane torch. Be patient ..It could take a while and
> you
> > could crack the housing eventually.
> > Mike Koken
> > Colo Springs
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Ryan Bird" <birdman@myrealbox.com>
> > To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2002 1:15 AM
> > Subject: Question from my WebSite
> >
> >
> > > Hey folks,
> > >
> > > I replied to Darren, but if any of you have any comments, I am sure he
> > would like to hear them as well.  You could even invite him to join our
> > happy little club.
> > > -------------------
> > > Hi, love your web stuff on your rebuild.  I have a 67.5 1600 like yours,
> > but in better shape than when you started.  Right now however I am frying
> my
> > engine as the thermostat is bad.  Unfortunately I can't get the housing
> off.
> > The best I can tell is there are two posts that the housing is mounted on
> > and the housing should just slip on and off the two posts.  However, I
> can't
> > get the housing to slide up and off. Is my assumption correct or am I way
> > off base?  Any technical advise and suggestions you can lend would be
> > appreciated.  Darren
> > > --------------------
> > > His email address is:rossfamily@cnonline.net
> > >
> > > Happy Roadstering!
> > >
> > > Ryan Bird
> > > 67 1600
> > > www.azroc.org/ryan
> > >
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