what is this for?

Post by **tortron** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 11:11 am

the large hex bolt on the "head" located between the back bolts, what is that for?

forgive the poor photo (wow is that really how nasty my engine bay is/was im sure its not that bad

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Post by **mike.perry** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 11:58 am

That is the blanking plug which can be replaced by the heater tap if you have the aftermarket heater kit.

Post by **tortron** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:07 pm

ahh really
little use without a waterpump tho (i have fitted a "heater" for cars without a pump, basicly a fan which ducts air from near the radiator)

suitable place for a temperature gauge or no?

Post by **mike.perry** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:13 pm

Possibly if you can get the right size adaptor, or have one made.

Post by **tortron** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 2:02 am

Just a follow up on this.
a temperature switch - i.e. for an electric fan will fit this hole perfectly
you can then hide the wires along the firewall - making for a nice tidy install

Post by **RobThomas** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:56 pm

The adaptor for a capilliry gauge from any later Morris or Midget will fit and allow the use of a cap gauge temp unit.

Post by **mike.perry** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:39 pm

The capillary gauge is more "period", trouble is the capillary is fragile and there is usually enough on the gauge to go 3 times around the engine bay.
An electric gauge with a sensor is easier but you do need a voltage stabiliser. I'm still working on the last bit.

Post by **callyspoy** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:38 pm

i agree with the capillary length thing, bit of a pain, but that said...dad spent many hours trying to sort out electric gauge, and just couldn't get it to work! rather odd! and yes, he bought a stabiliser, and then bought a new type from maplins too...all rather odd! so he went capillary too!
i did break one of mine though...that was an expensive mishap!!