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Accelerator roller and pivot bearing references
(Resolves sticking accelerator pedal issue)

Bearings to replace 2 rubber rollers behind pedal (item 38, see attached picture)

626 2RS Mini Deep Groove Ball Bearing Single Row (2 required)
Space out from the lever with M6 washers, 2 each side.

Accelerator pedal lever bearing (item 4)

NKI  10/20 Needle Roller Bearing with Machined Inner Ring (1 required)
The needle roller will also required some brass thrust washers either side. Fortunately it’s narrower than the original nylon bearing so there is room. I used 4 x M10 (20.5 OD) 1mm thick washers, 2 each side.

Earlier relevant posts:
http://www.lancia.myzen.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=10614.0

http://www.lancia.myzen.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=12505.msg89752#msg89752

http://www.lancia.myzen.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=5078.0

Thanks Tim, all sorted with a new set of rear seals fitted.

I would try another thermostat at this point. And use a suitable thermometer.

  Richard

Hi Richard ,
I think you’re right .in overfilling my rad I’ve removed the expansion buffer hence the water coming out of the overflow.
Still can’t understand why the stat seems to take longer to open.
That said , even with the gauge virtually at 100, the rad cap is fairly cool to the touch.
All very confusing
Best
Nigel

Am I correct in thinking that the space in the top of the radiator half an inch above the core is the tank for expansion?

  Richard

Ah I see. That makes sense .
I’ve never had a problem before filling with extra coolant so I’ll see what happens next time out.
I actually don’t know what type of stat I have but I’ll see if I can take a look.
Not sure why the gauge goes further toward the hot than previous but once the level has sorted itself out maybe it’ll revert.
Thanks very much indeed
Best
Nigel

Without  knowing your specific situation I can  tell you that Fulvias "self level" when hot. Normally to around 1/2" above the core. People with Fulvias often make the mistake that the level should be higher and keep topping  up suspecting a head gasket or hose leak.... Maybe,  but generally the rad does not like being full.

Do you know if your thermostat has a c2mm hole that acts as a bleed before opening. Some thermostats are without this hole which should be vertically uppermost.

Hello all,
I have a series one Fulvia zagato which has a very minor weep in the top of the radiator so I added some Wynns rad seal to see if that works. In doing so, the coolant level in the radiator is higher than it normally is and so when it warms up is blowing some out of the overflow and the temperature gauge goes further over until the thermostat opens.
The question I can’t fathom is, would having too much coolant has these effects ?
Thanks for any thoughts
Best
Nigel

Was the F5000 a converted BRM H16? If so, imagine buying one of those nowadays as a redundant project.

  Richard