Cooling system feed

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markee
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Your car is a: 1977 124 SPIDER 1800

Cooling system feed

Post by markee »

Hello Spider fans

Following an engine re-build, I think I may have my heater feed and return pipes round the wrong way.

Does anyone know... should my heater be fed from the pipe that comes out of the top of the cylinder head or the one that comes from the back of the water pump?

On a similar note, Im not convinced my thermostat is fitted the right way round, anyone have a pic showing the correct way?

Thanks
Mark
mdrburchette
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Re: Cooling system feed

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See if this pic helps. You might have to copy it to your computer to enlarge it.
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As for the thermostat, the port that goes to the lower radiator hose should be closed when cold
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baltobernie
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Re: Cooling system feed

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Note to home mechanics: Take plenty of pictures (and caption them) during the restoration! (I too am guilty)
mdrburchette
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Re: Cooling system feed

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Or just have an extra car for reference. :D
1972 124 Spider (Don)
1971 124 Spider (Juan)
1986 Bertone X19 (Blue)
1978 124 Spider Lemons racer
1974 X19 SCCA racer (Paul)
2012 500 Prima Edizione #19 (Mini Rossa)
Ever changing count of parts cars....It's a disease!
mbouse

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Post by mbouse »

or just ask us !!

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note the beautiful crackle paint !!
markee
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Re: Cooling system feed

Post by markee »

Many many thanks!!!!!
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