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Take the old one with you or the top rad outlet and test fit them. If the thermostat mounts on it's side it should have a jiggle valve towards the top to bleed any trapped air.

 

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Back then most thermostats were about the same size. I would imagine around 180F

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I have found that most aftermarket thermostat gaskets sold for early Datsuns are too thin on the outside to the thermostat recess in the fitting, a Chrystler corporate [usually stocked as a Plymouth or Dodge] thermostat gasket fits the thermostat and the mounting holes and has the requisite edge thickness to properly seal. They don't need Permatex, but I apply anyway!

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