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I used to have an Elan with a thermostat 'bulb' that was fitted like that, to control an adjustable Kenlowe fan.
It came with a special piece of flat(ish) rubber with a groove down the middle, gradually getting thinner toward the edges..the capillary sat in the groove and the flat rubber was then clamped between the rad hose and the radiator outlet, by the jubilee clip.
Anyway...when aforementioned bit of rubber eventually dropped to bits, I simply filed a groove (carefully) into the inside of the neck of the rad hose, into which the capillary could be snugly seated where it passes under the jubilee clip. Light smear of silicone, then clamp it all up and the job's a good 'un.
It came with a special piece of flat(ish) rubber with a groove down the middle, gradually getting thinner toward the edges..the capillary sat in the groove and the flat rubber was then clamped between the rad hose and the radiator outlet, by the jubilee clip.
Anyway...when aforementioned bit of rubber eventually dropped to bits, I simply filed a groove (carefully) into the inside of the neck of the rad hose, into which the capillary could be snugly seated where it passes under the jubilee clip. Light smear of silicone, then clamp it all up and the job's a good 'un.
Mutant Rat said:
I used to have an Elan with a thermostat 'bulb' that was fitted like that, to control an adjustable Kenlowe fan.
It came with a special piece of flat(ish) rubber with a groove down the middle, gradually getting thinner toward the edges..the capillary sat in the groove and the flat rubber was then clamped between the rad hose and the radiator outlet, by the jubilee clip.
Anyway...when aforementioned bit of rubber eventually dropped to bits, I simply filed a groove (carefully) into the inside of the neck of the rad hose, into which the capillary could be snugly seated where it passes under the jubilee clip. Light smear of silicone, then clamp it all up and the job's a good 'un.
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If the rad's made from brass (might also work on ally) you can use long nose pliers to make a little flat in the swaged 'ring' that runs round inlet/outlet pipe to keep hose on.
You then run your capilary pipe where this flat is and use a dab of silicone sealant for good measure.
Did that on my Mk1 Capri and never had any leaks, even with just one hose clip and stainless steel overbraid on the hose.
Oh, also worth having Barrs Leaks or similar in system too.
You then run your capilary pipe where this flat is and use a dab of silicone sealant for good measure.
Did that on my Mk1 Capri and never had any leaks, even with just one hose clip and stainless steel overbraid on the hose.
Oh, also worth having Barrs Leaks or similar in system too.
Another similar option I've seen is a sort of slice about 30x20x5mm of old rubber hose, there's then a channel cut across the 20mm side where the sender sits, and it's all bolted up as normal
I've just tried to find a piccy but I can't, sorry
What does this control ?? If it's only the fan then take it off and throw it away, fit a switch. If it's a temperature sender, can't you fit a different one to the head
I've just tried to find a piccy but I can't, sorry
What does this control ?? If it's only the fan then take it off and throw it away, fit a switch. If it's a temperature sender, can't you fit a different one to the head
docevi1 said:
or get something like the 2nd product down here : https://secure.visav.co.uk/avshop/products.asp?getcats=true&cat=39&scat=95
This is the best option by far. I've got one of these and it's worked perfectly from day 1. Even came with a 40A relay and all the wiring required.
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