Driving down to Coopersburg last Saturday, the Midget overheated. Greg was kind enough to run a gallon of water to where I pulled over. I nursed it back to Greg's for the night and consulted my Dad.
He was worried the extreme heat might've warped the head. So we pressure-checked each of the valves. Thankfully, all were good. We also checked the oil dipstick for any indication of water, and there was none. Then starting with the easiest/cheapest thing first, Dad suggested taking a look at the thermostat. To troubleshoot, we removed it and ran the car. To my delight, the car did not overheat. So obviously, the thermostat was the culprit. I promptly ordered a new one.
Earlier today, I received the $5 part and installed it along with a new gasket. She runs like a dream again! Much thanks to Greg and Dad for their help.
