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Subject: Coolants
From: wallaces@superaje.com
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 10:56:51 -500
Geo et al,
No wait! Don't block that bypass hose! 
Partially blocking it is generally accepted as a way of living with non-skirted
thermostats, but fully blocking it can cause problems. The bypass lets the cold
and hot coolant mix a bit to avoid localized hot spots and cold spots. If it
is totally bolcked, when the thermostat opens, cold water will rush into the
very hot head; you can imagine the result. 
Stay cool,
Jim Wallace
2TS81417L
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From: Geo Hahn 
> Here in the Southwest, the temp often gets up into the 100s during the summer.
 That's a bit warm for my TR-3
Ditto the others' comments on Water Wetter.  Some other thoughts (mostly opinion
so others may disagree):
  -- Add an electric fan in addition to the stock fan for staying cool in slow
traffic  
  -- Block the bypass hose to make the cooling system more efficient
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