In a message dated 97-02-27 10:09:33 EST, cloughbt@batman.flight.wpafb.af.mil
(Bruce T. Clough) writes:
<< Bob,
One of the things I enjoyed was the Ken Gillanders/Bob Schaller arguement
on whether or not a hole in the bypass plug was required!
In the long run I don't think it matters much. I`ve done cars both ways
and it works.
Bruce Clough
BTW: the skirt probably only blocks part of the bypass flow since it's not
a perfect fit! I'd guess about 10-20 % of the unblocked bypass flow still
goes past the skirt, so if you live in hot climes you'd better throw out the
skirted thermostat altogether and just plug the bypass!
>>
I have also had it suggested that, if you block the by-pass, you shouldn't do
it completely- You should drill a 1/8 hole through the plug to let a little
coolant through. I never heard the theory behind this
Paul
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