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Re: [T3] Questions about thermostat linkage


On Tue, 2003-09-02 at 11:44, Roush, Norman wrote:
> I picked up two thermostats at a local pick-your-part this weekend out
> of Type 1's but they are different.  One is shorter and has 10 expandable
> sections and has markings of 65/70¡ and 11/7 on one end.  The taller one
> has 15 expandable sections with only the 65/70¡ marking.  
> 
> 1) Can either be used in my Type 3 which currently does not have
> any thermostat?  I am gathering parts to install later.
> 
> 2) How can I test these?
> 
> 3) I need the bracket and linkage for a Type 3.  Any leads would
> be appreciated.
> 
I have 3 thermostats here in front of me. They all have 15 sections.
They all say 65/70 degrees on them. 2 are from T-3's one is from T-1. 
The one with 10 sections may actually be a T-2 1700 thermostat
orginally. or a replacement.
 
These measure about 1 3/16" at room temperature. I have one bad one here
(I broke it) that measures about 1 5/8" expanded. BTW, there is no
liquid in them, but it does smell like alcohol.

To test thermostats, put them in a pan of water on the stove, and slowly
warm them up with a thermometer in the pan. The 65/70 is centigrade, so
do the conversion. 

Don't try to unscrew the brass piece that screws onto the linkage. That
is how I broke mine.

The bolt that holds the thermostat to the bracket is a fairly short one
(15mm/5/8") with a flat washer. Do not use a longer one, as you can ruin
the thermostat. It can break an internal seal if bottomed out in the
hole.

-- 
Russ Wolfe
'66 FB MT
'71 FB AT 
'65 Bug (not running)
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org




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