DATSUN
Thermostat
In order to ensure maximum efficiency, it
is essential to keep the engine operating
temperatures within certain limit. To assist
this a pellet tyep thermostat is fitted, being
located in the water outlet at front of the
cylinder head.
Pellet type thermostat works by the principle
of rapid variation of solution of wax.
Fig. 2 Pellet Type Thermostat
The devise consists of metalic pellet, filled
with the wax, which controls a mash-room valve
by solution of wax.
When the engine is cold this valve is closed
and on starting the engine the flow of water to
the radiator is temporarily restricted.
Due this, the temperature of the water in the
cylinder head and cylinder jackets will quickly
rise, thus ensuring rapid warming up.
The heat so generated will gradually press
up the piston by shrinkage of synthetic rubber
sleeve so opening the valve, and ultimately
permitting a full flow of water to the radiator.
The thermostat itself is detachable; therefore,
should be occasion arise, it can be removed
from its housing and the hose reconnected to
avoid laying up the car.
The thermostat opening is set by the
manufacturer and can not be altered.
During decabonising it is policy to test this
opening by immersing the thermostat in water
raised to requisite temperature. The valve
should open under these conditions, but if it
fails to open a new unit should be fitted.
Overheating
Overheating may be caused by a slack fan
belt, excessive carbon deposit in the cylinders,
running with the ignition too far retarded,
incorrect carburetor adjustment, failure of the
water to circulate or loss of water.
Fan Belt Adjustment
The fan is driven from the crankshaft by
a
,r
V" belt, this also driving the alternator.
A new belt can be fitted by first loosening
the clamp bolts (Fig. 3), which hold the dynamo
in position, and moving the dynamo towards the
engine. Slide the belt over the fan and onto the
fan pulley.
Fig. 3 Fan Belt Adjustment
Part No.
Bated Temperature
Standard
21200 61001
Open at 76.5 °C ± 1.5'°C
Open fully at 90 ±1.5 °C
Optional for cold district
21200 61001
Open at 82 °C±1.5°C
Open fully at 95 ±1.5 °C
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