Start up after 6 years!

[The Mighty Gryphon]

Nice job! 

[foliver]

Hi!, happy new year for everyone!!

today i test the thermostat, but i think it's dead, if i boil it it opens at full position, but at room temp( 22 celcius/ 70 F) it still remains open ( not fully but as on the picture).
I think it should be fully close at room temp, or not?


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[Laitch]

It should be fully-closed at room temperature unless your room is hot as hell. Here's one that's fully-closed.


That isn't an easy part to replace without spending plenty of money so try cleaning it by boiling it in a 5 parts distilled water to 1 part vinegar solution then see if that releases debris in it. Maybe it will close fully when the solution cools. Don't scorch the gasket because you won't easily find a replacement.

[foliver]

Hi Laitch, ok, i've worked on it today.
I boiled it with your relation water-vinegar, and then i put it into the ultrasonic, cleaner, nothing.....
I've prepaired a bowl with ices and water, and othe boiling one, and i've donne some cycles...it continue without closing, so i assume i need a new one.

Another good simple intervention today was the waning switch. It has been stiff from the beginning ( 8 years ago, bought used).
i unsoldered, and dismantle it, i put it in the ultrasonic box with 100% vinegar, and after that it clicks easily and smooth.
I quasy lost a spring that can fly to mars in the dismantle process..

I've empty the oil, and retired the filter, waiting now for parts...

[rbm]

There are several thermostats available on the market that are suitable replacements for the OEM one.  See this thread about the Tridon tt214-180:  http://www.motobrick.com/index.php?topic=5038.0 . There are threads that suggest a Toyota thermostat as a replacement but I never managed to get it to work in my experience.  This thread on the other forum has lots of good information :  https://www.k100-forum.com/t7589-thermostat-gasket-not-o-ring  I would check out Motobins for an OEM replacement.