Why the hole drilled please explain
jerry 53
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From: Otis Davidson <otisdavidson@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 10:36 PM
Subject: IML: Cooling System. A "Cool" Example.
>
> Hey Gang,
>
> I have noticed alot of Cooling System advice lately.
>
> This is the approach that I have used with much luck:
>
> 1) A 160'F 'stat with a 1/8 hole that I drilled in it.
> 2) A 50/50 mix of Prestone and H20
> 3) An aux transmission cooler so that scorching-hot tranny fluid is not
> running thru my lower rad tank,adding more heat to the radiator.
> 4) A "hosing-out" of my radiator fins now and then with a car wash power
> sprayer to rid it of bugz,etc.
>
> An aftermarket Water Temp gauge has been added by me so that I can
> cross-check the temp with the factory gauge. I have never seen temps go
> passed 200-210,ever....even on 90'F+ days sitting in traffic. No,I don't
> have the heavy-duty radiator.
>
> It helps to have a properly working clutch-fan that will lock-up when
> thingz get too hot. It also helps to have a clean cooling system to avoid
> hot spots. If your temps are hot as per the sending unit in the front of
the
> block by the 'stat housing,you could very well have localized hot spots in
> the back of the block or heads hot enough to bake ceramics.
>
> Steve from Albany,N.Y. <--1st time checking my mail in 3 days.
> '75 Imp 4dr <--a coolant system flush and fill done last fall.
> '79 440 powered 35 ft RV <--a HUGE radiator and front heater-core...and a
> big heater-core in the back-bedroom fed by 50 ft(25 supply,25 return) of
3/4
> copper pipe. It sure does hold alot!
>
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