I'd be equally concerned about the pipes cracking from vibration. Houses
don't vibrate as much as engines (usually).
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
www.gordon-glasgow.org
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
> PLETCH5@aol.com
> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 2:14 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: cooling system question
>
>
> Here is what I'm trying to do, I have a KA that is very close to being
> drivable but I need to make a water by-pass that goes between the
> thermostat
> and water outlet. I found the perfect set up but I need to know if it can
> take the heat of the motor.
>
> What I want to do is use houshold copper tubes, I know the joints
> can take
> the temp from the hot water heater but can they take the temp from the
> engine. I dont want solder to melt out with engine temps up around 220
>
>
>
> Ken
> DATSTER
> Pleasanton,Ca
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