Running temps, Australian 409

[MYTA21]

Hello Stefano
A pleasure to possibly help with a a posting actually on a techinical issue
of our cars!
The switch from Bristol Cars was sent out quickly 907-1-20230 c/w gasket. It
was bagged in an SU packet part numbered C18559. Small label reads LONG TYPE
OFF 80C ON 90C
Cost was 48.86 GBP, exc tax
In addition to the supply from BCL, I noted that the SU Carb agents in the
UK list the switch at 30 GBP and you might get it locally from an SU agent,
such as MIDEL, here in Australia. However, I am not advocating buying parts
from other suppliers, as BCL do provide the service on a wide range of items
and items arrive here in Australia from the UK in about a week.
I think my switch was becoming faulty before the radiator was dismantled
and possibly the heat in the area when the header tank was removed just
finished it off.
BR
Mike O

[Kevin H]

I believe Otter went out of business long ago.

I have an adjustable temperature switch on my car, which uses a temp probe inserted into the top radiator hose. I think the switch is a Kenlowe item.

The switch is mounted under the cover with the the Bristol factory ID plate that sits over the fans.

Kevin

[MYTA21]

Yes, I have the same arrangement on the Alvis - a thin copper wire looking
device that needs a special neoprene(?) slip which surrounds the copper
and fits between the hose and the rad outlet.
They can leak - I use two clips!
BR
Mike