Thermostat Question-1995 Southwind Storm

I think you are mistaken. Most old Tstats are flat with the mechanism like an upper dome---no bottom. IF you have a tstat that does NOT function---allows the water to flow unrestricted, the vehicle will overheat. The Tstat functions also as a restriction to allow the coolant to flow slower thru the radiator to remove the heat. IF the coolant flows too fast(when people remove the tstat) thru the radiator, it will NOT have the complete heat removed and the engine will run hot in hot temps. Doug

here is a link to a common tstat.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mrg-4363?seid=srese1&gclid=CNmu166W-swCFQkyaQodKxMNSw