oil thermostat

[hill@eecs.ucdavis.edu (Rich Hill)]

I'm trying to determine if I really need to use an oil thermostat.  This is 
sunny California so extreme cold is not a problem.  

I realize the engine will warm up faster with a thermostat but without one 
will there be any problems?  A thermostat is not a big deal, it's just that
it's another place (actually 4 places - 2 inlet and 2 outlet) for the oil
to leak.

Do MGBs and 1275 Midgets with stock oil coolers (and any other LBCs) have
thermostats????  

thanks,

Rich Hill