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Posted by: Maine914 Sep 2 2003, 08:45 PM

The engine [2.0 with carbs] is now working reasonably well after a lot of work. I installed a new thermostat from PP according to instructions. I've taken it for a few runs but the thermostat hardly expands...if at all. In other words, the spring for the flaps stays pulled, and the flaps stay closed. How long should it take for the thermostat to expand...or is it defective...or am I missing something here?
Thanks

Posted by: MarkV Sep 2 2003, 08:53 PM

I installed one of those recently. I was surprised at how fast it opens. A quick drive around the block and it is already mostly open.

Posted by: Maine914 Sep 2 2003, 09:45 PM

Hmmm. I drove for 25 minutes...and no real movement. Busted?

Posted by: rdauenhauer Sep 2 2003, 11:23 PM

If you want to test it remove it and drop it in a pot of boiling water. It should streach pretty quickly.

Posted by: ejm Sep 3 2003, 08:00 AM

Always test it installed in the bracket or it could over-expand and get ruined. You can test it in the car with a heat gun. And without the lower tin piece installed it may open slowly due to incorrect airflow.

Posted by: Maine914 Sep 3 2003, 09:50 AM

What lower tin piece? Is ther some sort of lower cover for this?

Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 3 2003, 11:26 AM

Yes. Parts #3 and #4 on the following page:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/914/parts/engine/engine_compartment_sheet_metal_large.htm

--DD

Posted by: MarkV Sep 3 2003, 12:19 PM

Warm air guides #6 & #8:

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Posted by: Maine914 Sep 3 2003, 04:07 PM

Ohhhh....more parts to find.

Thanks.

Posted by: Bleyseng Sep 3 2003, 08:29 PM

First thing I always do is toss those stupid pieces away! God , they get in to way of my slopping more red RTV around the pushrod tubes to stop the oil leaks.

Geoff