Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1998 13:51:58 -0700
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From: Old Volks Home <jim@OLDVOLKSHOME.COM>
Subject: Re: Thermostats
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At 06:44 AM 4/6/98 -0800, Kevin J. Turinsky wrote:
>Hi Jim:
>
>Thanks for the education on thermosats. Now, is the 80c thermostat you're
>talking about available in a Syncro-type model? Or, should I ask...will
>it work on a Syncro? My temp gauge needle rides just at the top of the
>LED diode. I've read on the list that maybe it should be indicating LOWER
>on the temperature gauge.
>
>Thanks again!
>
>Kevin...turinsky@juno.com
>"Anchored, down in Anchorage---Alaska"
>61:10:42 North
>149:11:11 West
>Elevation: 101 feet
>
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OK, maybe something got lost in the translation of my last post.
Thermostat Housings are different on 2WD (Plastic) verses Syncros (Aluminum).
Thermostats are the SAME (025-121-113F), regardless if they are 2WD or
Syncros.
My point is that you should use the original German-made Thermostat (80c or
87c depending on your location, time of year, travel, etc.) and avoid the
Aftermarket Robert Shaw or Stant Thermostats, because of the inconsistency
of the "disc" size on these.
With running the 80c in my Westy, the needle is usually just to the left of
the LED. Moreso when the heater is running (yep it do get cold in Northern
Calif this time of year). In the summertime last year in ambient
temperatures of 100F or above, the needle was usually on top of the LED.
And of course when heading over "Grapevine" pass going into LA or over
Siskiyou pass on the Oregon Border, the needle would go just the the right
of the LED (If I ran the heater, the needle would usually stay on top of
the LED in those situations).
As an added note - I usually run the Westy packed down with parts, display
cases, tables, etc., as some list members who met with me at Kelley Park
this weekend will attest - it's definitely a full load. In fact, I took
home more than I brought on this trip, thanks to purchasing a lot of
exhaust and heater parts (loaf) from a List Member.
This year I will be running a 6 foot by 40 inch enclosed utility trailer
behind it (weighs 125 pounds unloaded) with about a 400-500 pound load.
This is so I can take better advantage of living and sleeping conditions of
the Westy while on the road (no I am not going to be carrying more - don't
need to overtax it anymore than it has been).
Jim Thompson
84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Beetle * 90 Fox Wagon
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