talking about your 617 motor?

if so the disc goes toward the car, the pointy end toward the rad.

when installing them put your hand up against the hub of the ratchet and dont use all your strength even then. and put on a dab of antiseaze on each thread.

and if you are feeling cautious test the new stat before installing with the ancient boiling pan of water ritual.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.