Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Failed thermostat

[Rick Moseley (ramosel]

When I told everyone I put Clyde in touch with a world class motor guy who happened to own a TR I tried to keep his info private.  I guess that cat is out of the bag.  For those of you who have written me asking to pose questions, I'd say ask them here and be patient.  Kent is a busy man and a dear friend so let's not abuse this resource.  

Rick

On Jun 28, 2015, at 3:01 PM, Kent Goldy <kent_goldy [at] yahoo.com> wrote:

Clyde

Looked through all my spare parts only could find one new BMW Radiator Drain Plug, see attached picture.  I will order a couple tomorrow Monday, my buddy Carl Nelson (La Jolla Independent BMW) should have them in stock. I usually keep a couple around. Also did look up the thermostat that I used in 2011 for my engine out, it is a MotoRad 248-174 (link below) , I had taken that # right from Ferrari OEM parts supplier list, that is why I chose that brand, They are $13.54 retail. I would suggest drilling an 1/8" hole in the outer ring and install at the 12 o'clock position. Doing that will make the thermostats react faster and flow better on warm up.

http://www.motoradusa.com/parts-locator.aspx?partnumber=248-174&catalog=MotoRad#ProductDetail

I will let you know tomorrow if Carl has the drain plugs in stock, if not they would be a std. BMW service parts line item, usually means over night. 

Got your address and Fed Ex #

Cheers,

Kent

 

Kent J. Goldy 
Director of Engineering
F-1 Development & Automotive Special Projects
Cosworth Racing UK
Ford Motor Company

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From: Clyde Romero <clyderomerof4 [at] bellsouth.net>
To: Ferrari List <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>; Kent Goldy <kent_goldy [at] yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2015 6:55 AM
Subject: Failed thermostat

Ok 

I don't know if you can see it but the one on the left has a broken tongue which kept it closed vs the one on the right 

Man what a great day  

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Clyde Romero

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