POST WAR THERMOSTAT ENGINE WATER CONTROL
Engine coolant thermostat post-war
Civilian version for adaptation
Post-war thermostat for engine coolant. This thermostat is suitable as a modern adaptation for the cooling system of various WWII military vehicles being restored or maintained with civilian components.
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Type Post-war version |
Function Coolant circulation regulation |
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Application Cooling system adaptation |
Material Metal with wax element |
Features
- Post-war civilian thermostat for engine coolant
- Suitable for adaptation of military vehicles
- Regulates coolant circulation to radiator
- Wax element for reliable operation
- Fixing components included where applicable
★ This post-war thermostat offers a practical solution for restorations where civilian components are applied in the cooling system.
Installation notes
Ensure correct mounting position (spring facing downwards). Use new housing gasket during installation. Verify that the cooling system is properly bled after fitting.
Historical context
After WWII, many military vehicles were put into civilian use, with original military thermostats often replaced by common civilian variants with 160-180°F opening temperature.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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ALL_CATEGORIES : DODGE ENGINE BLOK 4X4|6X
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Dodge | |
| Dodge WC52 weapons carrier (winch) | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC53 carryall | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC54 ambulance | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC55 gun motor carriage | 1942, 1943 |
| Dodge WC56 command car | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC57 command car (winch) | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC58 radio command car | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC63 6x6 (winch) | 1943, 1944, 1945 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-808 — Technical Manual — only for Dodge ¾-ton 4×4 (WC series)








