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 Post subject: Thermostat housing
PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 9:35 pm 
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Got a question about the thermostat housing,I bought a new stat from a Stag they say it fits the dolomite as well,when fitting the stat i found out the foot doesn't touch the foot in the manifold there's about 5-7 mm gap,why would you have a gap ? This is a sprint manifold in looking at

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 Post subject: Re: Thermostat housing
PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 9:40 pm 
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That's how it's supposed to be!

When the thermostat is closed (cold engine) the water circulates through the by pass pipe between the water pump and the manifold via that 7mm gap. as the engine warms up the stat opens downwards and the "foot" closes off the bypass pipe! SEEMPLES!!!!

Steve

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 Post subject: Re: Thermostat housing
PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 9:53 pm 
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That's how it's supposed to be!

When the thermostat is closed (cold engine) the water circulates through the by pass pipe between the water pump and the manifold via that 7mm gap. as the engine warms up the stat opens downwards and the "foot" closes off the bypass pipe! SEEMPLES!!!!

Steve
Steve

I thought the stat opened above the foot

Dave


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 Post subject: Re: Thermostat housing
PostPosted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 12:45 am 
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Nah mate, the stat opens downhill! Look at the disc closely and you'll see it's the only way it CAN go!

Steve

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'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!

Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
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