Capillary thermostat
#1 Capillary thermostat
My car is equipped that type to control when the fan comes on. My question is what temp to set it to, at the moment it is set to 70 deg c but I think it is low. To what temp is it recommended to be set at?
Danny
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."
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#2 Re: Capillary thermostat
Danny,
I swapped out my manual thermostat adjuster (Kenlowe) to one of these (85/78°C) so its preset and works a treat;
http://www.fossewayperformance.co.uk/fa ... placement/
The Kenlowe capillary globe sat in the top hose and was always seeping so I’ve now solved it permanently.
I swapped out my manual thermostat adjuster (Kenlowe) to one of these (85/78°C) so its preset and works a treat;
http://www.fossewayperformance.co.uk/fa ... placement/
The Kenlowe capillary globe sat in the top hose and was always seeping so I’ve now solved it permanently.
Last edited by caveman on Mon Aug 15, 2022 10:24 am, edited 2 times in total.
Steve
1965 S1 4.2 FHC (early)
1965 S1 4.2 FHC (early)
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#3 Re: Capillary thermostat
Mine comes on at 85C and off at 80C.
Andrew.
881824, 1E21538. 889457. 1961 4.3l Mk2. 1975 XJS. 1962 MGB. 1979 MGB.
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Adelaide, Australia
881824, 1E21538. 889457. 1961 4.3l Mk2. 1975 XJS. 1962 MGB. 1979 MGB.
http://www.projectetype.com/index.php/the-blog.html
Adelaide, Australia
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#4 Re: Capillary thermostat
Thanks for your input and very helpful replies, I will re visit
My engine bay and reset it accordingly.
My engine bay and reset it accordingly.
Danny
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
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#5 Re: Capillary thermostat
The Fosseway spec:
Steve
1965 S1 4.2 FHC (early)
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#6 Re: Capillary thermostat
Coolcat has a very similar product. Similar range i believe.
Works very nicely. My old repro Otter held the fan on to 70, which when working out the car often meant the fan was on when it had no need to be as temp would stabilize around 75 at speed while the fan continued to operate.
Works very nicely. My old repro Otter held the fan on to 70, which when working out the car often meant the fan was on when it had no need to be as temp would stabilize around 75 at speed while the fan continued to operate.
Layne
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#7 Re: Capillary thermostat
Hi 6 cylinder or 12 ?
I Like to 6 cylinder cars reaching no more than 80 before fan comes on , going off at about 73 .
And V12 a little higher 87 max on
Going off around 82 .
And that's testing with me thermometer probe . Not just relying on the temp gauge .
I Like to 6 cylinder cars reaching no more than 80 before fan comes on , going off at about 73 .
And V12 a little higher 87 max on
Going off around 82 .
And that's testing with me thermometer probe . Not just relying on the temp gauge .
Its a way of life not a hobby
Darren . 64 4.2 modded 69 4.2
Darren . 64 4.2 modded 69 4.2
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