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<div><font size="3">But sticking a plug in the hose will retain the "original;" look.</font><br>
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From: Jim Henningsen <trguy75@gmail.com><br>
To: Triumphs <Triumphs@autox.team.net><br>
Sent: Fri, Apr 19, 2019 1:14 pm<br>
Subject: [TR] TR4 bypass hose question<br>
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<div dir="ltr">I would like to install a regular (non bellows) 160 degree thermostat in my<br>
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<div dir="ltr">62 TR4. I am hearing that to do so I need to block off the bypass hose.<br>
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<div dir="ltr">I'd like to keep the stock look of the bypass hose installed. Is there a<br>
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<div dir="ltr">particular plug or bung that folks have used to insert into the bypass<br>
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<div dir="ltr">opening on the water pump housing or thermostat housing that is effective. <br>
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<div dir="ltr">Thanks in advance.<br>
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<div dir="ltr">Jim Henningsen<br>
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<div dir="ltr">Ocala, FL 34471<br>
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