Yes, definitely from a 1500 Midget, as the A-series housing has 3
mounting holes. As for worthwhile? The 1500 Midgets have the pressure
cap on te expansion tank. I've heard of some having trouble with this,
but I don't have any personal experience as my Midget isn't on the road
yet. I know of one Midget owner that swapped to a late Spit housing
(79-80? the one with the pressure cap on it) to get rid of the expansion
tank.
Hope I haven't confused you.
-=Chris
'77 Midget
<-----Original Message----->
From: Ken Strayhorn
Sent: 12/12/2003 2:13:53 PM
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Midget thermostat housing?
Friends -
So I'm looking over a friend's copy of "A practical guide to restoring
the Triumph Spitfire" and see a note about installing a thermostat
housing from a Midget because it has a filler plug. Since the
thermostat housing is higher than the radiator on a Spit, this allows
more complete filling of the coolant system.
OK, sounds reasonable to me. So let's ask the two most obvious
questions:
1. Does this actually work? Is this a worthwhile application since
Midget thermostat housings are available used for about $10 from a
variety of sources.
2. Which model Midget should I get a housing from? I note that there
are three stock numbers for housings to match the three engine types. I
would guess that the 1500 Midget engine would be the most appropriate,
and would contain that filler plug.
Thanks for the advice.
Ken Strayhorn
Hillsborough NC
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