[TR] TR4 bypass hose question

[DAVID MASSEY]

 Opinions vary.  Some say block it off completely with an aluminum (or brass) plug sized to fit the hose ID.  Some say drill a small hole in the plug so there is at least some circulation and others say leave it wide open, the bypass isn't so great as to cause cooling issues.
But sticking a plug in the hose will retain the "original;" look.
 
Dave 

 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Henningsen <trguy75 at gmail.com>
To: Triumphs <Triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, Apr 19, 2019 1:14 pm
Subject: [TR] TR4 bypass hose question

I would like to install a regular (non bellows) 160 degree thermostat in my
62 TR4.  I am hearing that to do so I need to block off the bypass hose.
I'd like to keep the stock look of the bypass hose installed.  Is there a
particular plug or bung that folks have used to insert into the bypass
opening on the water pump housing or thermostat housing that is effective.  
Thanks in advance.
Jim Henningsen
Ocala, FL 34471


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