It is possible to modify a modern non-skirted thermostat to the skirted type.
I am not sure exactly how the Moss/XKs Unlimited 'stat is set up.
It is my understanding that the original skirted ones were "reverse" opening
and opened toward the radiator. This drew the skirt outward from the otherside
of the 'stat flange.
With the modern ones, the skirt will move inward from the flange toward the
block. I have thought a bit about this before I found the XKs 'stat.
It would be possible to make a brass hoop about .4" in width and of a diameter
that will just comfortably clear the housing. The hoop can have two arms
which can be arced over the thermostat and then can be spot welded
to the "bulb" of the 'stat. The "bulb" is a nice place to make the attachment
if it does not destroy the mechanism. I am not sure if it will cause
damage or not...
It ought to work....
-Tony
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