sullcats thermobob 3 install - new style

[827revdog]

not to hi jack other post , here are some pics sullcat forwarded to me. thought others might like to see the new style from thermobob. thanx sullcat

 

[Comp 670]

Very clean install. Nice!

 

[J&L Snowhawk]

temp probe

is there a spot to thread the temp probe into that housing? where does the recirc line go to? what temp is this unit now?

 

[sullcat]

There is no thread for temp sensor, it is a 170f, and bypass goes to t in left rad hose. Bill from Watt-Man recommended temp probe in bypass line.

 

[J&L Snowhawk]

thoughts

Don't you think that running the recirc line directly back to water pump would be most beneficial? I feel otherwise its just like having weep hole.

 

[Comp 670]

I think with where he has it goes right back into the water pump. Its in the lower hose coming out of the radiator.

 

[KAWGRN]

Just installed the Same kit on my 450ktm and the recirc line does go back to the pump and I drilled and threaded my temp sensor right in the return fitting, I bought the optional 195 degree stat the top housing is the factory KTM from a old 300

 

[sullcat]

Yes exactly, the recirc goes to the lower left cylinder hose which feeds the cylinder, acting as a closed loop to satisfy the "setpoint" that the t-stat is calling for.

 

[lacesout]

looks legit! ordered one from AVID already tho.

 

[Rush44]

Good looking install. I have the original Thermobob that is a bit bigger and the fitment is a bit different from yours. I'm going to be modifying mine to mount up high just like the install here.

Does the Thermobob clear all metal and rad related parts decently? I don't want to vibrate a hole into a rad or scuff the hell out of my motor with the stat rubbing it constantly.

 

[KAWGRN]

Mine touches nothing! and I routed my bypass line under the housing rather than above, and my TTO water temp sensor was taped into the bypass housing

 

[827revdog]

running the bypass under the housing gave some rad clearance? would like to see pics of your install. taping the housing is a great idea.

 

[Jimb]

Crap ordered mine a month ago was shipped the old bigger one... Oh well.

 

[Rush44]

Bill said he would work with me if I wanted to trade up. He's super nice to deal with.

 

[Comp 670]

Mine touches nothing! and I routed my bypass line under the housing rather than above, and my TTO water temp sensor was taped into the bypass housing

I would want the bypass outlet on the t-stat to be facing up so it constantly gets every bit of air out of the t-stat. Air is your enemy in any cooling system and anything you can do to prevent trapped air no matter how small can make a difference on how the system works.

 

[C-man]

I ordered mine early this week! Hope I get the new style one.

 

[sullcat]

Bypass can be ran underneath as well.

 

[827revdog]

Mine was ordered Monday and they sent the new style

 

[Rush44]

Anyone want to post a picture of their TTO Temp Gauge tap-in job? I was just going to run a 19mm in line coupler but I like this idea better. The less hose clamps the better!

 

[KAWGRN]

the T fitting is a HEX fitting ,,I just went over one flat spot and drilled in an 1/8 inch tap and installed it so it is facing down ,,but you have 6 positions to choose from?