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MG TD TF 1500 - TD Thermostat housing

Lots of information in the archives but I am still facing a dilemma. It appears my TD's thermostat has stuck open as I can not get it to warm up past 60C on the gauge and verified with a meat thermometer in the radiator. Only if I block 50% of the radiator can I get 70-80C. So my question: buy the expensive Moss 434-178 update with replaceable thermo or try to modify my existing housing to take a common autoparts house thermostat?
John Quilter (TD8986)

See http://www.ttalk.info/modern_thermostat.htm for one approach. Bud
Bud Krueger

I modified my thermostat housing to accept a modern type thermostat, as well as restricting the by-pass opening.


C.R. Tyrell

John. I have a new never used 07-065 unit from Abingdon Spares. If you wish I will make you a price way below cost.
Send email and I will send photos as they are too large to send from this site.
Sandy
esane@msn.com
DARNOC31

Thanks for your responses. I took mine off the car and found it was already modified, some 36 years ago before I acquired the car. Tested in a pot of hot water and it opens as intended at 160F.

John Quilter (TD8986)

This thread was discussed between 09/10/2013 and 10/10/2013

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