Hi Norm,
In the past I've had similar problems with the orientation of the outlet due
to changing heads/motors. What I discovered is the offset studs are so
slightly offset that I'm able to elongate the holes in the thermostat
housing and rotate it so I can usually get the orientation I want. A 1275
head in a Morris always poses this problem and that's the solution I've
used.
An MGA outlet can sometimes be used, but it angles up significantly.
Later, Paul A
----- Original Message -----
From <twobees at sprynet.com>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2003 8:45 AM
Subject: BMC "A" Engine Thermostat Housing Question
> I'm finishing assembly of new 948 engine for the Turner. Just noticed
that the stud location on the Longman head is quite different from the
original. As a result, instead of aiming at the upper radiator outlet, the
Thermostat Housing/Water Outlet Elbow aims at the other side of the
radiator - c. 4 o'clock. Radiator outlet location as looking at engine,
while standing in front of it is at 7 o'clock. That is now location of one
of the three studs for the thermostat housing.
>
> Anyone know if any of the later units aims closer to 7 o'clock, perhaps
5/6 or 8/9?
>
> Norm Sippel
> '59 Turner
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