Twice my age, crosseyed and can't hold her fluids in but ain't she sweet

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Originally Posted by Aaron IIA

The new thermostat on the right is the correct unit. The thermostat on the left does not have a skirt to close off the short circuit once temperature has been reached. This will result in not all of the water going through the radiator.

Aaron.

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G'day Aaron,
Thanks for sharing your observation and knowledge.
Is the skirt the shiny brass exterior part that the old one obviously does not have, or a less obvious part? If guess 1 is correct, the new thermostat definately doesn't fit the housing, but there is a slight, close tolerance depression for the flange of the old thermo in the housing that means there is no way the water can go anywhere but through the thermo or to the radiator. The old thermostat is definately captive in the housing, with no way the coolant can leak past if the thermostat is closed.
Hope that makes sense,
Mark

From the orientation in the photograph, there are two skirts visible. The larger diameter outside skirt sits in the slight depression that you speak of, while also going up inside the top cover. The top cover also serves as the mount for the hose which goes out to the top of the radiator. The smaller diameter inside skirt sits inside the lower mount. This smaller diameter skirt descends further into the lower mount when the operating temperature is reached, to block off the water passage to the short hose which short circuits the water back the the water pump, by-passing the radiator. Without this proper thermostat, there is no restriction to force the water to travel throught the radiator, instead of simply going directly back to the water pump.

Aaron.

I see what you mean.
However the housing is too small in diameter for the outer skirt to fit into it all all, even the depressed area. It sits high and dry against the mating surface of the housing. Andrew (Shonky) and I tried the new thermostat a couple of times, even tried it upside down, trying to make it seat, but the two housing halves could not come together, the new thermostat is too large in diameter for the housing. The old one sat in position perfectly :-)
Every Land Rover is unique :)

I forgot to email you those measurements... sorry! :(

I am at work now and will undoubtedly forget by the time I get home. ;)

Drop in this weekend and you can pull the one off Gus and see if it is the same. Bring your thermo and housing.

All good Andrew I forgot too. Think i'd like to leave the cooling system intact for the time being, driving backwards and forwards on the front yard is too much fun. A potentially weepy thermostat shouldn't void roadworthy ;) Cheers anyway.

Brake pedal/master etc is out at the moment waiting for paint then I can have the dubious joy of wrestling it all back in.

Hmmm long time no update, but I have done a little bit.
On the weekend, I sold my motorbike so I can throw more money at Dirty Mary. I've spent most of it already-I picked these up today:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im.../2013/10/9.jpg

They are a bit larger in diameter :mellow: :
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...09/08/1721.jpg

Also gained a variety of parts I needed. But always need more.

Currently looking for door bottoms, so please don't bid on the set on ebay located at Silverwater ending this time tomorrow :o:D

Brakes...consistently give me the ...poops... my reservoir leaks, so i'll have to pull it out AGAIN. Still haven't bled them because of this.
Patching of rear crossmember is sorta-sorted, i'll be having a local garage weld it I think.
A bunch of weeps have started since i've been driving it regularly backwards and forwards across the lawn;) including both rear hubs and the front crank seal.

30th of August is All British Day, 5 minutes down the road from me, will I have her ready in time?
-Mark

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Originally Posted by longing4alandy

30th of August is All British Day, 5 minutes down the road from me, will I have her ready in time?
-Mark

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No. It's obviously a lost cause. :(

You may as well spend your time helping me get Gus on the road instead. :D

How'd you go with your tyre removal saga?

BLOODY TYRE! Stinjy Mark!
I struggled over three or four days to get that damn tyre off the rim. I even started hacksawing the bead. I really didn't want to pay to do something that I should have been able to do myself.
In the end after hurting my toe and threatening to bash the rim in with the sledgie I gave up and took it to the pros. 5 minutes later I had my rim back and tyre disposed of. And they didn't charge me a cent :D

But! The tyre bloke commented that he could see why I didn't get very far taking it off, damn ancient tyre.
Good service like that means they get my business in balancing my tyres :) (Maxxis dealer, Victoria Rd, between Rydalmere and Parra)

Hey mate I love those tyres, are they the standard 7.5 x 16's, if so what are they called, where did you get them and how much please?

I want to buy some rims and get a set just like that for mud for my landy.

And after reading this post I think I have a name for mine, "Beatrice", it was my nannas name and she ws a great lady.

I am almost envious of you and all the work you have to do, you are really creating your beast from the ground up, I got mine as you see it.

Keep up the good work mate and I am excited with your progress.

G'day mate,
The tyres were $120 each delivered to Sydney from Cooma on pallets. They are 7.5x16 Goodyear Hi-Milers Xtra Grip, as currently used on the Army Land Rovers. These were bought second hand, but in virtually unused condition. Rhoden is another brand of virtually identical tyres.
Here is the link to the ebay seller 4 TYRES 750X16 GOODYEAR L/ROVER TOYOTA 100% ARMYSURPLUS - eBay Tyres, Wheels, Tyres, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 26-Jul-09 20:15:00 AEST)
but i'm afraid Shonky and I bought all his as-new stock, the seller (Mick) had some tyres with 80% or more tread left when I ordered these, give him a call his number is on the ebay ad.

I wouldn't be too envious of my efforts here, most of the time i'm going in circles not really knowing what im doing but hoping to get there in the end.

I'll bet your Nanna would be proud to know your lovely shortie is named after her :)
Cheers,
Mark