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We got an interesting inquiry about the "Little Thermostats" in the block of one our Customer's 1961 Continental....

Bill,

When changing the water pump on 1961 430 engine, the 2 "little thermostats" behind it need to be changed. Have heard it is best to eliminate them, is that correct?

Thanks,

Joe

Thanks for the inquiry. At Lincolnland we believe in eliminating these thermostats for two reasons. They are known to cause overheating in modern day slow traffic on the hotter days. They are no longer available "new "and any available used may be of questionable condition to perform as designed. However the deverters in the block must be in excellent condition or new and installed correctly.
Regards
Bill

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The best way to maintain Lincolns and other collectable and luxury cars is to repair problems as soon as possible after these problems develop. When you disregard certain non functioning items such as for example... Left rear window, w/s washers, horn or power seat etc.etc.you soon accumulate a long list of frustrating and expensive problems. When you E-mail us with a single problem at a time,it is much easier for you to deal with. Also remember that when you are up to date with your concerns and problems on your Lincolns,you and your car are always ready to go and ready to show.
Bill

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Because of the nature of power window mechanisms, store your Lincolns and others with the power windows dropped approx. 1/16" to unload the gears etc. This will help prevent vital plastic and rubber parts from deteriorating and failing due to being under stress in the full upstop position during periods of non use.
Bill

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When storing your Lincoln for any length of time we advise you to store it with a fresh oil and filter change. Storing with old oil allows the acid in the old oil to eat away at critical engine bearings etc.
Bill

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