In a message dated 97-03-21 14:19:10 EST, william.eastman@medtronic.com
(William Eastman) writes:
<< I believe that removing a thermostat on a non-sealed (non-pressurized)
cooling system could have a detrimental effect. Not because the water
flows too fast but because the thermostat provided some flow resistance and
increased the pressure inside the engine, reducing the chance of localized
boiling. >>
Bill,
I believe the pressure in the system that raises the boiling point is not the
thermostat. It is the radiator cap and it's pressure rating.
R. Johnson - Dallas
'90 Maine Coon
'79 Midget
'76 Midget
'73 MGB
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