before I'd attemt to MIG weld it, anyone willing to TIG weld a crossflow thermostat (aluminium alloy) for me? Be willing to pay £ 10 or
thereabouts - can haggle. 
The flange of the 'stat has be sawn off. I will make a distance piece from 3 or 4 mm thick aluminium, 10 mm in height that will sit in between
the water outlet and flange.
The ring will need to be joined to both parts and need to be water tight under cooling system pressures.
I know, it is a long shot but any volunteers?
[Edited on 3/7/09 by 02GF74]
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He welded a threaded boss into my (now Daniel Mason's) R1 thermostat.
I've used him a few times and have been very impressed!
photo showing the 3 pieces - the rind is 3 or 4 mm sheet made into a circle.
Rescued attachment housing.JPG
why not just buy one of ebay for less than that?
as long as the tig torch can get in then will have a go for you, no probs.
Oh and quality of alloy is goodish
Joe
Could you make a simple spacer block between the head and the existing stat housing to space it out. A standard gasket either side should seal it up OK provided you start with a flat piece of material.
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Originally posted by nick205
Could you make a simple spacer block between the head and the existing stat housing to space it out. A standard gasket either side should seal it up OK provided you start with a flat piece of material.
quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Could you make a simple spacer block between the head and the existing stat housing to space it out. A standard gasket either side should seal it up OK provided you start with a flat piece of material.
