ford 460 thermostat and bypass system

[jetboy]

Has anyone out there installed a thermostat kit on a 460 jetboat? I know it isn't right but I choke down the water from the pump and I struggle to maintain consistant water temperatures. I have thought of adapting the chevy thermostat/bypass set up to a custom piece to go to the ford intake. Before I start the spending I thought I would ask all of you. Any help would be great. Kevin

[HammerDown]

The only Thermostat kit to use on a Jet Boat would be the Rex Marine type Thermostat "Bypass" set-up. Is this what your refering to?

[jetboy]

Hammerdown, are you refering to the chevy kit or the ford kit? I'm going to dig up the rex catalog right now. How well does your set up work?

[sleekcraft76]

i did some welding and machining to a rex chevy thermastat to get it to fit it does works good . you might want to check with mike at cp i was told they were making a thermastat kit for a 460 just like the chevy. i just could not wait and had to modify a chevy thermastat
maybe mike at rex if he might have some info. i will try to post some picts.

[Rexone]

I've had some guys use them on fords by building a little adapter to move the housing out a little for clearence. You can't just bolt them on a Ford though. Functionally they work great on a Ford. :)

[84 Schiada]

I've been looking for a thermostat kit for a ford and CP Performance does make one that is like the chevy one but they are not shipping yet.

[BLEWBAYOU1]

CP Has one in there catalog part #620 50460 it's not cheap, $169.99
Brian

[jetboy]

Thanks for all the help, I will contact CP and find out when they will be able to ship, 169 clams is a lot cheaper than a rebuild.

[Allan Gorneault]

Hey Jet Boy, Why don't you look at my set-up ?? I installed a thermostat on my 460 and maintain a good water temp. I've been running this for about a year.
Allan G.