Where is the thermostat located on a 366 gm engine?

1. Where is the cooling thermostat located?
2. Where is the engine thermostat located?
3. What is a GM 366 engine?
4. Will an engine run hot without the thermostat installed?
5. Which side of thermostat goes into block?
6. Which side of the thermostat does the gasket go on?
7. Where is the thermostat on a small block Chevy?
8. How hot should a 350 Chevy engine run?
9. Is a Chevy 366 a good motor?
10. Is a 366 a good motor?
11. How much horsepower does a Chevy 366 big block have?

Where is the cooling thermostat located?

The thermostat is located between the engine and the radiator. This little temperature-sensitive spring valve stays closed during engine warm-up. When the thermostat is closed, it prevents coolant from leaving the engine and circulating through the radiator until the correct running temperature is reached.

Where is the engine thermostat located?

Most cars have a top-mounted thermostat located close to the water pump on the cylinder head. The top radiator hose feeds coolant through the thermostat into the engine. If you can't locate the thermostat, simply follow the hose until you see the housing containing the thermostat where the hose joins the engine.

What is a GM 366 engine?

366. The 366 cu in (6.0 L) Big Block V-8 gasoline engine was used only in Chevrolet medium duty trucks and in school buses. It had a bore and a stroke of 3.935 in × 3.76 in (99.9 mm × 95.5 mm).

Will an engine run hot without the thermostat installed?

You may think your engine would overheat without a thermostat in place, but actually, the opposite is true. A car without a thermostat would never even warm to operating temperature, much less overheat. ... This will allow your engine to reach optimal operating temperature, improving gas mileage and performance.

Which side of thermostat goes into block?

The shorter end of the thermostat always points away from the engine. The deep end of the thermostat is always put into the engine.

Which side of the thermostat does the gasket go on?

TOP or THIS SIDE UP means that's the side of the gasket that should be facing you once it's installed.

Where is the thermostat on a small block Chevy?

Automotive thermostats regulate the engine's temperature by regulating the flow of coolant through the engine and radiator. Like all mechanical devices, thermostats occasionally fail and need to be replaced. The thermostat in the small block Chevy is located in the front of the engine, on top, and is easy to replace.

How hot should a 350 Chevy engine run?

200-212 is the optimal operating temp for a chevy v8; best power/ fuel economy, and least amount of wear. Towing uphill in 105 degree heat I ran at at around 130-140 for a while, but a good 180 degree thermostat will keep your temp 195-212 dgrees except in the nastiest/hottest conditions.

Is a Chevy 366 a good motor?

The Chevrolet 366 engine has been a long-lasting design in Chevy's lineup of trucks. ... It has more torque and horsepower than 10-cylinder engines made by both Ford and Dodge and is rated highly by truck enthusiasts.

Is a 366 a good motor?

The 366, which is considered a tall deck motor because of the elevated shape and design, has a small bore and long stroke, making it a powerful workhorse that doesn't produce particularly high rpm. ...

How much horsepower does a Chevy 366 big block have?

The 366 BBC has been noted for producing a large amount of power without having to reach a high rpm. It has a peak horsepower of 300 horsepower at 4,400 rpm and a peak torque of 360 foot-pounds at 4,000 rpm.