1960 series 2 cooling questions

[pjtrover]

Hello,
I was wondering if a 2a radiator will fit in a series 2 ? And is there a way to get away from the bellows type of thermostat, does the 2a thermostat tower fit a series 2 head ?
Thanks, Paul
PS great site and I'm a new member from down south on Whidbey Island

[John]

The radiator will fit but you need to use the fan shroud from the S2. The screw holes for the shroud may be different. I don't recall the specifics on the thermostat housing. I do have a used thermostat that I could test if you are in need.

John

[Rob]

There are a few differences between the series 2 2.25 engine and the series 2a including the thermostat system. Here is a really well-done article on switching a series 2a thermostat onto an earlier series 2 engine https://1960landroverrestoration.blogsp ... using.html

Hopefully this helps, regards, Rob

[pjtrover]

Thanks so much for the helpful answers. That article is great.
New 2a radiators are relatively cheap, so I may get one of those.
Now I need to see if anyone has an extra 2a thermostat tower they'd like to sell.
Thanks Again, Paul

[harv]

I was warned about the cheap radiators bursting after a few years so I had mine recored at a local radiator shop. It was twice the price but i have a lot more confidence in it.