Easy — 1–2 hours
Description
MIA's Description
This thermostat features a jiggle pin weep hole for air bleeding and has a sealing flange outside diameter of 2.2 inches. It opens at 180°F for consistent engine temperature regulation. The bypass diameter is 1.14 inches and the bypass length is 1.74 inches. The flange thickness is 0.05 inches. No gasket or seal is included with this thermostat.
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Specifications
| Brand | MOTORAD |
| Part Number | M05C 281-180 |
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