It turns out that the thermostat housing from a 1967 - 1981 Toyota Corolla is the right shape and dimensions to fit onto a Bellett G151 engine.
A 52mm thermostat also seems to be the best size.
I'll post some pics to confirm this after I driven the car for a week or so!
Cheers,
Ross
Thermostat Housing
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2ldohc
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Thermostat Housing
1966 Prince Skyline GT-B
1968 PR20 Bellett Deluxe (flat lights)
1970 SRL311 Datsun Fairlady
1971 S30 Datsun 240Z - Race car
1972 S30 Datsun 240Z
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Re: Thermostat Housing
OK, here's the follow up for the thermostat housing. As you can see from the first photo they are not a 100% match but the bolt pattern is identical and the angle of the outlet is right.
The next pic shows that the oulet's angle is again slightly wrong but in this case beggars really can't be choosers!
And lastly, the finished product. I had to use two gaskets when I put this back together but this was mainly because I was worried about breaking a second one plus the block wasn't particularly flat!
As you can see the outlet pipe is noticeably bending the top pipe but I don't think this will effect anything
I'll post again once I can actually drive the car (the brakes are stuffed again!) and have had a chance to see if it leaks etc.
Cheers,
Ross
- thermo housing1.JPG (172.65 KiB) Viewed 18553 times
The next pic shows that the oulet's angle is again slightly wrong but in this case beggars really can't be choosers!
- thermo housing2.JPG (130.18 KiB) Viewed 18551 times
And lastly, the finished product. I had to use two gaskets when I put this back together but this was mainly because I was worried about breaking a second one plus the block wasn't particularly flat!
As you can see the outlet pipe is noticeably bending the top pipe but I don't think this will effect anything
- thermo housing installed.JPG (263.42 KiB) Viewed 18548 times
I'll post again once I can actually drive the car (the brakes are stuffed again!) and have had a chance to see if it leaks etc.
Cheers,
Ross
1966 Prince Skyline GT-B
1968 PR20 Bellett Deluxe (flat lights)
1970 SRL311 Datsun Fairlady
1971 S30 Datsun 240Z - Race car
1972 S30 Datsun 240Z
For more info, articles and pictures visit http://GarageofAwesome.com.au
1968 PR20 Bellett Deluxe (flat lights)
1970 SRL311 Datsun Fairlady
1971 S30 Datsun 240Z - Race car
1972 S30 Datsun 240Z
For more info, articles and pictures visit http://GarageofAwesome.com.au
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Re: Thermostat Housing
Looks like it'll do the job. You could probably cut about 2cm off the radiator end of the pipe and get it fitting straighter, though.
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WTF has gone wrong with the brakes! they worked killer when I drove it!
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Re: Thermostat Housing
The back right wheel cylinder failed in a big way... Went out to move the car to do the thermostat last week and it wouldn't move... On closer inspection the back right wheel was sitting in a puddle of brake fluid (the entire reservoir to be exact!).
Pulled it all apart and cleaned it all up but might need to get the slave cylinder recon'd before I can get it on the road. I'll find out tomorrow!
Pulled it all apart and cleaned it all up but might need to get the slave cylinder recon'd before I can get it on the road. I'll find out tomorrow!
1966 Prince Skyline GT-B
1968 PR20 Bellett Deluxe (flat lights)
1970 SRL311 Datsun Fairlady
1971 S30 Datsun 240Z - Race car
1972 S30 Datsun 240Z
For more info, articles and pictures visit http://GarageofAwesome.com.au
1968 PR20 Bellett Deluxe (flat lights)
1970 SRL311 Datsun Fairlady
1971 S30 Datsun 240Z - Race car
1972 S30 Datsun 240Z
For more info, articles and pictures visit http://GarageofAwesome.com.au
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Re: Thermostat Housing
what a pain in the arse!
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Re: Thermostat Housing
Reference to thermostat housings - Not too many years back, I was able to buy the Genuine part from ADELAIDE TRUCK SPARES. Evidently the same part is used on a small Isuzu truck - model unknown.
The label reads
ISUZU GENUINE PART ;
ISUZU Pt No. 9-13713064-1;
P No. 94021888;
Des PIPE;WATER
Fig key No. 031-049
However, putting all that aside, I am currently running a WO33 from Killkenny Castings which is to suit an RT18 four cylinder engine from a Toyota 1977 RA28 Celica. A housing from an RT18 engine in a Corona does suit but pipe exit is at slightly different angles I believe.
The label reads
ISUZU GENUINE PART ;
ISUZU Pt No. 9-13713064-1;
P No. 94021888;
Des PIPE;WATER
Fig key No. 031-049
However, putting all that aside, I am currently running a WO33 from Killkenny Castings which is to suit an RT18 four cylinder engine from a Toyota 1977 RA28 Celica. A housing from an RT18 engine in a Corona does suit but pipe exit is at slightly different angles I believe.