I am ready to order a radiator hose(s), cap, and thermostat for my '76 LTD. I have placed the following in my shopping cart:
Gates 21008 hose
Stant 10229 radiator cap and
Stant 13868 thermostat
I'm pretty confident in the hose recommended here, but am a bit confused about the other 2 items. The images I find show the OEM t-stat having the valve mechanism centered in the housing, but the 13868 has it offset. Also, there are comments here that there are questions about 10229 vs 10227 and gl1000 vs gl1100.
Can anyone advise so I can complete the order? Many TIA.
Ron in AZ
Confirmation, Please ;-)
- landisr
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1976 GL1000LTD
1994 GL1500A
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- RBGERSON
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had every year from 75 to 83
Re: Confirmation, Please ;-)
Radiator Cap -- Standard style with 13 Lbs pressure, any auto supply store
NAPA/Belkamp #703-1445 (2/27/13, new #703-1697) or STANT #10229
Murray #7713
In Canada, Benson Auto Parts, Stant #10229
Thermostat
NAPA #101
Stant #13868
Murray #3868
NAPA/Belkamp #703-1445 (2/27/13, new #703-1697) or STANT #10229
Murray #7713
In Canada, Benson Auto Parts, Stant #10229
Thermostat
NAPA #101
Stant #13868
Murray #3868
HAD LOTS OF GOLDWING 75-83
NOW INTO 1500'S..RIDING A 1998 SE
FAIR WINDS,
RB
NOW INTO 1500'S..RIDING A 1998 SE
FAIR WINDS,
RB
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Re: Confirmation, Please ;-)
I spent the extra cash and got the EXACT hose for my 78.landisr wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2019 1:32 pm I am ready to order a radiator hose(s), cap, and thermostat for my '76 LTD. I have placed the following in my shopping cart:
Gates 21008 hose
Stant 10229 radiator cap and
Stant 13868 thermostat
I'm pretty confident in the hose recommended here, but am a bit confused about the other 2 items. The images I find show the OEM t-stat having the valve mechanism centered in the housing, but the 13868 has it offset. Also, there are comments here that there are questions about 10229 vs 10227 and gl1000 vs gl1100.
Can anyone advise so I can complete the order? Many TIA.
Ron in AZ
They ain't cheap but are a true fit.
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1986 Harley FLHT
Re: Confirmation, Please ;-)
Just went through this with member on here with a after market radiator cap. Wound up having to bend the tabs on cap to make it seal.Honda cap number 19045-692-003 fits everytime. The stock Honda thermostat 19300-611-005 is the only way to go. The hole (the jiggle wiggle)in the stock stat goes to the top. Your bike will warm up quicker and perform as advertised. O-ring for the thermostat 91307-MBO-003. Top hose is available 19501-431-000 also. The bottom hose is the napa hose trick but aftermarket molded bottom hose is available also. OEM when you can. Works and fits every time and no worries.And you will be confident you did it right the first time.
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- SnoBrdr
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Re: Confirmation, Please ;-)
I don't see the need to cheap out esp with a very li9mited edition like the 76 Ltd.redbug wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2019 9:19 am Just went through this with member on here with a after market radiator cap. Wound up having to bend the tabs on cap to make it seal.Honda cap number 19045-692-003 fits everytime. The stock Honda thermostat 19300-611-005 is the only way to go. The hole (the jiggle wiggle)in the stock stat goes to the top. Your bike will warm up quicker and perform as advertised. O-ring for the thermostat 91307-MBO-003. Top hose is available 19501-431-000 also. The bottom hose is the napa hose trick but aftermarket molded bottom hose is available also. OEM when you can. Works and fits every time and no worries.And you will be confident you did it right the first time.
But to each their own
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Re: Confirmation, Please ;-)
Thank you for the kind words. Here's the link: http://www.wingovations.com/radiator-ho ... 4590049712SnoBrdr wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:49 amI spent the extra cash and got the EXACT hose for my 78.landisr wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2019 1:32 pm I am ready to order a radiator hose(s), cap, and thermostat for my '76 LTD. I have placed the following in my shopping cart:
Gates 21008 hose
Stant 10229 radiator cap and
Stant 13868 thermostat
I'm pretty confident in the hose recommended here, but am a bit confused about the other 2 items. The images I find show the OEM t-stat having the valve mechanism centered in the housing, but the 13868 has it offset. Also, there are comments here that there are questions about 10229 vs 10227 and gl1000 vs gl1100.
Can anyone advise so I can complete the order? Many TIA.
Ron in AZ
They ain't cheap but are a true fit.
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- Bugmerc
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1976 GL1000
Re: Confirmation, Please ;-)
Yeah, I've got to agree for about $60 you can have silicone hoses that fit perfectly. Easy choice. I'll be ordering those very soon.