[TR] Tr3a thermostat question

[TERRY SMITH]

Hi, Jim.  I've been running the regular, not-expensive thermostat for about 15 years.  At first I used the copper pipe end cap (ISTR it was 3/4 inch) with a hole drilled in the middle inserted into the bypass hose.  When I replaced the hose after some years, I forgot to do that and frankly didn't notice any difference.  

Terry Smith, '59 TR3A  TS 58667
New Hampshire

> On November 10, 2018 at 6:51 PM Jim Henningsen <trguy75 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> 
> Finally got the 61 TR3 out and running fairly well.  Choke worked, idle working, and it’s not hesitating on acceleration.  Enriched the carbs three flats to get there.  
> 
> When I bought the car, there was no thermostat installed.  We are in Florida don’t think a big deal.  Just takes a little longer to warn up the engine so it doesn’t need a choke.  If I decide to put a thermostat back in do I have to use the expensive bellows type or can you use a Tr4 Tr6 type?
> 
> Thanks in advance 
> Jim Henningsen
> Ocala FL
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