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Re: [Healeys] Radiator cap thermostat combinations

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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Radiator cap thermostat combinations
From: john spaur <jmsdarch@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:19:16 -0800
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References: <6.2.3.4.2.20130204141301.01fd2b58@pop.att.yahoo.com> <6B1A363C-DA7D-47CF-A3D4-77B86583B602@gmail.com>
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
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