Tony Rhodes wrote:
>
> Message text written by "Ed Woods" fogbros@nb.net
> >Tony,
>
> I've found a skirted thermostat among my various TR parts. It was in a box
> with the following identification:
>
> THZ 104
> 1x1 Thermostat
> A4178 H4
>
> The thermostat itself is marked:
>
> Smiths X85025/86
> 187 F
>
> Can you identify it and its application? Triumph, maybe?
>
> Ed Woods
> <
>
> I unfortunately have no reference with the part numbers of the
> proper TR thermostat. However, the temp range is right, and
> if it is the right size, then it will probably work. The original WAS
> a Smiths brand, if I am not mistaken.
>
> If the thermostat opens "backward" I.E. toward the radiator, and if the
> skirt also travels toward the radiator, then it is probably the correct
> type. The skirt should be at be around 0.700" from the flange when cold.
>
> I am posting this reply on the list since there are certainly people there
> smarter and more informed than I.
> -Tony
> -Tony
Yes this is the correct thermostat for a T/R 3/4 as well as Jag. and a
lot of others. the 86 part of the stock # means the cc or 188 degrees. I
still have two NOS 1-82 & 1 70. "FT"
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