Hi all,
I've been following the problems people are having with getting hold of
skirted thermostats.
The Australian Ford Falcon (largish 6 cylinder sedan) uses a skirted
thermostat. I had a look
at mine last night and it came in a 'Dayco' box, but on the thermostat it
says 'Waxstat' and
Made in England. It is available in 82 and 92 degrees C. It costs about
$AUS19, about $US11.40.
There's no shortage of supply of these, but I guess you'd have to get hold
of one to see if it's
the right length. It's certainly the right diameter.
Maybe one of the Aussies on the list with a TR3 might like to have a look at
one?
Isn't Dayco an American company?
I was told by the local car accessories shop that there was also an
Australian manufacturer.
Regards,
Bob Hutton
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Neil
Sent: Tuesday, 11 August 1998 1:28
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: TR3 Thermostat
I've just replaced the water pump and thermostat on my TR3A, and found
that the engine runs about 5-10 degF hotter. The replacement thermostat
is the modern type which, when it opens, allows water to flow to the
radiator, but unlike the original (which was broken), has no sleeve to
close off the re-circulating flow to the head. Has anyone found the
same thing, and, more to the point, does anyone know a source for the
original type thermostats with the sleeve to close the recirculating
line?
Neil Gallagher
TR3A-1960
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