17-05-2022, 09:59 AM
Interesting photos,
On my RN I've installed a thermostat at the bottom end of the top hose as per an article on this site some time ago.
The engine now warms up quickly irrespective of ambient and remains constant so the 'stat is doing its job.
Continuing on with this theme I've since installed a small catch tank on the bottom of the rad overflow with the tube immersed.
Since this last little mod I've never had to top the radiator up as whatever overflows whilst hot is sucked back into the radiator as it cools down. All that is needed is a good seal on the rad cap.
I'm using the blue anti freeze year round and I religiously check oil and water on every trip.
On my RN I've installed a thermostat at the bottom end of the top hose as per an article on this site some time ago.
The engine now warms up quickly irrespective of ambient and remains constant so the 'stat is doing its job.
Continuing on with this theme I've since installed a small catch tank on the bottom of the rad overflow with the tube immersed.
Since this last little mod I've never had to top the radiator up as whatever overflows whilst hot is sucked back into the radiator as it cools down. All that is needed is a good seal on the rad cap.
I'm using the blue anti freeze year round and I religiously check oil and water on every trip.
Buy an Austin 7 they said, It's easy to work on they said !