Drilling 1/8 hole in T-stat- Good/bad idea???

[monte87]

Guys-

Like the title states, Drilling a 1/8 hole in the T-stat a good idea or bad???

Many Thanks-Anthony

 

[vristang]

Why not buy one that has a jiggle ball already installed?

 

[88gt]

No...not a bad idea....

some t-stats have a spring loaded bypass on them just in case the t-stat fails closed..

I don't see that you will actually gain from this myself...

 

[monte87]

Oh-by the way,
its a brand new Mr. gasket T-stat P/N 9364.
Do you know-If this T-stat has it already or what? i didnt and never really looked...

Thanks a bunch guys!
Anthony

 

[jaredgoodwin]

Its to help burp the cooling system of air pockets on initial refill.

 

[monte87]

sorry part number #4364-Mr. gasket 180 T-stat.

 

[HISSIN50]

With that stat, you should already have the jiggle valve that Jason mentioned.

 

[monte87]

Hey Hissin,

I'll check tonight when UPS delivers it finally! Thanks for looking out-man.

Anthony