I ran one in my TR-3A and took it out because it's a 160 degree
unit. When I ran the car at freeway speed the temp was *way* too low. I'd
really like to find a corresponding Robert Shaw or STANT 185 degree unit
and pay someone move the soldered core to it.
Does anyone have a source for the Robert Shaw or the STANT?
Thanks.
John Cowan
At 03:27 PM 6/5/2001, CarlSereda@aol.com wrote:
>Kenneth,
>The Jaguar aftermarket thermostat is not really a 'replica' of the SMITHs
>sleaved one. The Smiths was an accordian or bellows type stat with a sleave
>that operates in opposite direction as the Jag aftermarket one. The Jag type
>is built upon a Robert Shaw or STANT thermostat (pellet type) and is fitted
>with a sleave specifically to work with the Jag type housing. But it does
>replicate 'cut-off' function in our TR housings well even though the 'action'
>is in opposite direction. I'd say after very close scrutiny and my stove top
>testing in my TR4 housing with both the Jag aftermarket type and a NOS SMITHs
>sleaved type that the aftermarket Jag one does a very good job (and is
>excellently manufactured) - compared to my NOS SMITHs I'd rate its
>'in-the-housing-effectiveness' at a 95+ out of 100 on function. My car is in
>restoration so haven't been able test drive either type though.
>
>Carl Sereda
>'63 TR4 since '74 - CT22326L
>
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