If the thermostat is the wrong one (Windsor thermostat) then it's missing the little hat that needs to seat against the block plate and water will not be forced to go to the radiator. Therefore, your radiator will not get hot. The same thing will happen if you try to run without a thermostat at all.
Share a pic of your thermostat, or a part name/number at the very least.
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