who still uses a thermostat?

[68gmsee]

Originally Posted by spinning wheels

.... I think the removal of the themostat goes hand in hand with the roll of toilet paper in the oil filter canister, instead of a store bought oil filter element.

Well, now, not quite that drastic. Heck, man, back in those days toilet paper was a luxury.

As old as I am, I never heard of anyone doing the toilet paper trick back in the 50's and 60's when I was into cars and trucks. Probably one of those myths that get repeated so much that people start believing it. TP would deteriorate and plug all the oil passages in short order. Sure way to ruin an engine in my books.