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914 lover ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 375 Joined: 14-October 08 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 9,644 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
Just as the title states....
When I was dressing my new motor I noticed these 'reverse' flaps. But have no idea what cable would hook up to the flapper arm, or where it would come from? Or what would activate it? Someone please enlighten me... |
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CUMONIWANNARACEU ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 ![]() |
The thermostat controls the warming up of the engine.
As in the engine will come up to temp lots quicker. which is what you want , so the cylinder and piston will have less blow by. Happens when things are cold. THAT IS WHAT THE THERMOSTAT DOES. |
Keoni914 |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 12-November 08 From: NorthEast PA Member No.: 9,746 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
Interesting information for us newbies! Thanks
One question please, does one need to move the position of the connection point for the wire, completely forward on the flap connection thingie. I didn't know the flaps are positioned in the default cooling position. Does it make sense to connect the wire while the flaps are closed? (ie tension on the thermostat wire.) Thanks What a great forum!! Keoni914 |
type47 |
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Viermeister ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
One question please, does one need to move the position of the connection point for the wire, completely forward on the flap connection thingie. I didn't know the flaps are positioned in the default cooling position. Does it make sense to connect the wire while the flaps are closed? (ie tension on the thermostat wire.) The flaps are to be connected so that they are "under tension", that is, the cable is tightened under the holding nut so the shaft is pushed against the spring. You could use a third hand in tightening the nut on the cable. As the engine warms and blows warm then hot air onto the thermostat, it expands and the spring tension on the rod that the flaps are mounted to, moves to the correct position for cooling. I've read where someone used a bike brake or gear cable for the thermostat cable. In the factory installation, there is a small grommet (basically a rubber disk with a hole) where the cable goes through the tin. |
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