Date:         Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:41:23 -0500
Reply-To:     "Peter T. Owsianowski" <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         "Peter T. Owsianowski" <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Weber Progressive and Thermostat
Comments: To: Frank Schultz <frankschultz@gmail.com>
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Frank:

Great article on air-cooled thermostats at:  www.ratwell.com



On 12/16/09, Frank Schultz <frankschultz@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello All
>
> Daisy, '82 Westy, does not like to run cold.  I bought it with a weber
> conversion kit, which runs great when it is warm.  Currently it takes about
> 10 minutes at idle to warm up.
>
> My thermostat is gone, but I have all the other essentials, boxes, flaps,
> etc.
>
> A couple of questions:
> Are there any thermostats on the market that work well (oem replacements)
> How does the Mexican replacement work (spring unit)?  I understand this unit
> fails closed, which bothers me...
>
> Is there an easy way to install a manual system (like a manual choke)
>
> Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions and input.
>
> Frank
> -82 Westy - Daisy
>

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'87 Westy "Joe's Van"
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