Installing thermostat with jiggle valve

[pejohnson]

When I install the new 160 degree thermostat from LMS, I am assuming the jiggle valve needs to be at the 12 o'clock position. Is this correct?

 

[Livernois Motorsports]

I don't think it matters.  I just set mine in the way I was holding it.  No problems.

Dave


I stand corrected.  12 o'clock it is.

 

[pejohnson]

Ok thanks Dave.

 

[SHOnUup]

Just read a couple things on a Nissan forum and random truck forum saying 12 is right position for the jiggle valve (pin)...but I'm no expert and will now probably check mine if need be. Something about 12 position allowing air to move so you don't get any pockets in there.

 

[kbeck59]

12 O ' Clock per link below .......

http://www.stant.com/repository/files/Offset%20Thermostat%20Instructions1.pdf

 

[SHOnUup]

This should be added to the "how to" tstat install

 

[SHOnUup]

I don't think it matters.  I just set mine in the way I was holding it.  No problems.

Dave


I stand corrected.  12 o'clock it is.

Checking mine shortly, fun. Are you gonna dig back into yours?

 

[SHOnUup]

Mine was at the 7 o'clock position. My random luck couldn't be more like 10 or 11...go figure

 

[SHOdded]

Now air can rise to the top and escape properly  

 

[SHOnUup]

I don't think it matters.  I just set mine in the way I was holding it.  No problems.

Dave


I stand corrected.  12 o'clock it is.

You were right. Per LME the jiggle valve in these cars is not required to be in 12 o'clock position. Some cars may have a small notch in the gasket that requires to be lined up though.

 

[kbeck59]

I don't think it matters.  I just set mine in the way I was holding it.  No problems.

Dave


I stand corrected.  12 o'clock it is.

You were right. Per LME the jiggle valve in these cars is not required to be in 12 o'clock position. Some cars may have a small notch in the gasket that requires to be lined up though.

Who is LME ?

I would put more credence in what Stant and other  T Stat Manufacturers have to say ....

 

[SHOnUup]

I don't think it matters.  I just set mine in the way I was holding it.  No problems.

Dave


I stand corrected.  12 o'clock it is.

You were right. Per LME the jiggle valve in these cars is not required to be in 12 o'clock position. Some cars may have a small notch in the gasket that requires to be lined up though.

Who is LME ?

I would put more credence in what Stant and other  T Stat Manufacturers have to say ....

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