#1 SU conversion on 1968 S1.5, what thermostat housing to use?
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 2:22 pm
I am a newbie here and this is my first post.
I have recently imported into the UK a 1968 series 1.5 which is being converted to RHD and next i am to set about removing the twin strombergs and install a triple SU set up. I did not buy the kit as there was very long lead time and i also thought the kit was more expensive at £4500, so i have bought the items needed individually over the last few weeks , including the SUs, the air box, air trumpets, inlet manifold and all the linkage etc.
My question is -
Should i retain my existing series 2 style thermostat housing, or replace it with the series 1 4.2 housing? My existing housing and water outlet is very tired looking, but would i assume make the pipework reconnection easy. I bought the Series 1 housing, as would have been supplied with the full kit, but i see i have a bleed pipe in my current set up on my 1.5 which does not exist on the earlier housing. I understand i would if i used the series 1 housing simply blank off the bleed point at the radiator end. Any advice is welcome as to the benefits of retaining my existing pipework set with the bleed arrangement on the series 2.
I have recently imported into the UK a 1968 series 1.5 which is being converted to RHD and next i am to set about removing the twin strombergs and install a triple SU set up. I did not buy the kit as there was very long lead time and i also thought the kit was more expensive at £4500, so i have bought the items needed individually over the last few weeks , including the SUs, the air box, air trumpets, inlet manifold and all the linkage etc.
My question is -
Should i retain my existing series 2 style thermostat housing, or replace it with the series 1 4.2 housing? My existing housing and water outlet is very tired looking, but would i assume make the pipework reconnection easy. I bought the Series 1 housing, as would have been supplied with the full kit, but i see i have a bleed pipe in my current set up on my 1.5 which does not exist on the earlier housing. I understand i would if i used the series 1 housing simply blank off the bleed point at the radiator end. Any advice is welcome as to the benefits of retaining my existing pipework set with the bleed arrangement on the series 2.