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Jan 23, 2016 4:11 pm
Jan 23, 2016 4:11 pm
Subject: Re: Thermostatic Radiator Grill opening Mechanism
Richard,
I am in the process of rebuilding the thermostatically operated radiator shutters on my LG45. They worked really well until a family of pheasants hit the shutters, radiator shell and headlamp at 40+ mph...but that's another story.
I have had all the mechanism apart and ordered a new Calorstat that fits in the top tank on the rad (same as Bentley/Rolls Royce arrrangement so not cheap). There are several adjustment points on the shutter mechanism which should have no tighteness or resistance in its operation. Testing a new Calorstat all the action takes place at between 70 and 80C. As I never had any problems with the original system we will see what the refurbished set up performs like. Give me a call if you want to discuss in more detail
Regards
Mark
Richard,
I am in the process of rebuilding the thermostatically operated radiator shutters on my LG45. They worked really well until a family of pheasants hit the shutters, radiator shell and headlamp at 40+ mph...but that's another story.
I have had all the mechanism apart and ordered a new Calorstat that fits in the top tank on the rad (same as Bentley/Rolls Royce arrrangement so not cheap). There are several adjustment points on the shutter mechanism which should have no tighteness or resistance in its operation. Testing a new Calorstat all the action takes place at between 70 and 80C. As I never had any problems with the original system we will see what the refurbished set up performs like. Give me a call if you want to discuss in more detail
Regards
Mark