I have an old (1978 vintage) B7100DT with the thermosiphon coolant system, which works fine. I was reading a thread here about somebody upgrading their b7100 to a D850 engine and wondered if a water pump for the D750-B/D850 engine would fit. I realize the dynamo would have to be relocated and radiator fittings/hoses adjustments made. Or is this one of those "if it isn't broke, don't fix it" things? Thoughts? Thanks
SS
SS,
to get that right, you have to have some re-plumbing first a pump will be needed and a way to cut the pump on and off - you do not want it running from cold.........so either a thermostat or some kinda thermo relay.
Hose is typically smaller.........
and lastly - IF you keep your radiator clean and front screen clean - should not be a problem.
now make sure you dont get on the wrong side of 50-50 antifreeze, I think they say it works better at 70-30 water/ freeze - Make sure the system is full BUT not to the top of the radiator. any air will cause it NOT to flow !!!
Dont fix it ..............it works fine - !