1969 L60

[Slackd]

Hey all, Dave here from the Florida panhandle with my newly purchased L60. Thrilled to be a new patrolman, lots of questions. First up is cooling. Can anyone provide correct thermostat/gasket to fit this beast?

Thanks
Dave Slack

[RiverPatrol]

Welcome to 60Patrol! Nice looking dog, and beach, and Patrol!

There are some thermostats listed here in the Compatible Parts list: viewtopic.php?f=24&t=3381
Many of the Patrols I've encountered weren't even running a thermostat. Are you having overheating issues?

[Slackd]

Yes, the US gauge goes up towards 200 rather quickly and the fluid overflow is expanding. I have no idea If there is a thermostat installed but plan to drain/flush radiator tomorrow and inspect thermostat situation.

Appreciate any feedback.

Thanks
Dave

[zed]

Dave, Welcome.

More photos would be appreciated. (I am working on a 1969 and am always looking for inspiration from other 1969 Patrol projects.)
Keith

[Slackd]

Slack 1969 L60 photos…

[RiverPatrol]

Yes, the US gauge goes up towards 200 rather quickly and the fluid overflow is expanding. I have no idea If there is a thermostat installed but plan to drain/flush radiator tomorrow and inspect thermostat situation.

Appreciate any feedback.

Thanks
Dave

I would definitely check to see if there is a thermostat in it first. In FL you could get away without using one, it's not like you need a heater. Beyond that Patrols aren't really prone to overheating. Radiator could be badly plugged, water pump might be bad but it would be noisy usually. If you could post a picture of the right side of the engine compartment I can tell if all the water hoses are connected correctly. Patrols didn't come with an overflow system so that tells me someone has possibly been trying to correct a problem before.

[Slackd]

Here is a pic of the right side. Heater has been bi-passed. I have thermostat on order, should receive next week. Any guidance on correct thermostat gasket?

Thanks for the help.
Dave S

[RiverPatrol]

Looks all copasetic there. The overflow was added on. If you thermostat doesn't come with a gasket you can easily make one. Parts stores sell sheets of paper gasket material.

[Esteban]

Is that an overflow tank or the windshield washer one?

I only use silicone form-a-gasket for the thermostat housing. Never a problem.


Esteban

[RiverPatrol]

Windshield washer is on the other used of the engine.