[TR] TR4 bypass hose question

[Geo Hahn]

I used a copper cap (I think it was 3/4" - whatever is a snug fit in the
hose) with a hole drilled in it (possibly 3/16"):

[image: bypasshose.jpg]

Not as important on a TR4 as by then they had reduced the size of the
outlet for the bypass - but since I live and drive in the desert I tend to
do whatever might help.

Geo

On Fri, Apr 19, 2019 at 11:14 AM Jim Henningsen <trguy75 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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