2N Rad Hose Thermostat

I ordered an in hose thermostat for my 2N from YT. It doesn't seem to fit into anything....that is hose rad inlet head outlet, etc. What am I missing? The engine runs cold, doesn't even get to 130 deg far.

It should fit inside the top hose. My need to use silicone spray
to lube the hose.

What am I missing?

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Top radiator hose is 1½" X 10" long. Gates P/N 24224. Remember, thermostat installs with pointy end towards radiator and close as possible to cylinder head outlet. Install radiator hose clamp on outside of radiator hose to prevent it migrating towards the radiator.



Like TG2 advised, you may need some type of slick-um. I prefer dish soap as it washes away cleaner.

First, did you get the correct part -see LINK below. The pointed end always points towards the radiator. As stated, it functions best when positioned close to the head. You can use another hose clamp or a plastic wire tie to keep it from moving towards the radiator. The original upper radiator hose had a band to keep the thermostat in place. It will function just fine without a clamp, it's just as soon as the engine gets hot, the thermostat will move itself towards the radiator end. My early 8N has been without a hose clamp since I rebuilt it in 2003 and never have had any problems with it overheating or anything else. The thermostat is right up at the radiator end -don't worry it can't go any further. It is highly recommended to always use a thermostat and do not overfill the radiator. The two most prevalent causes of overheating is over or under filled radiators -not because the thermostat is missing. Coolant should be an anti-freeze and water mix and filled to only cover the fins, never to the top. N-Series radiator capacity spec'd at 12 quarts but never add that much. When flushing, you always have some in the system.


FORD N-SERIES TRACTOR THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION:

Tim Daley(MI)
FORD N SERIES TRACTOR 39 52 THERMOSTAT

I have a JEGs inline thermostat on a 1949 TE20. I like it due to being able to take it apart and change the thermostat if needed or remove it completely. The housing (Part Number: 555-53260) alone runs about $60 or a "kit" can be gotten with a 160 degree thermostat and hose clamps for a few dollars more.