[Healeys] Radiator cap thermostat combinations

[john spaur]

Not off topic at all! Hence the question.
The Moss OEM reproduction fails closed unlike modern stats.
My radiator neck is 1", not 3/4". Caps are easily obtainable in either length.
Best,
John

At 04:46 PM 2/5/2013 +1100, you wrote:
>Slightly off topic answer, but here are two or 3 observations....
>1. The biggest issue with thermostats of any type is what do they do 
>when they fail? I.e. when they stop working?
>So they fail in an open position, or fail in a closed position?
>I use a thermostat that fails open. Because its far better than 
>failing closed. I think mine is out of some modern jap car. If I can 
>find the details I'll post them.
>2. With radiator caps, there are 2 lengths. If you fit a short one 
>instead of a long one, you'll basically have a no or low pressure 
>cap irrespective of what it's "rated" at..... Chris