Removing the thermostat won't cause any problems for the summer, since
the thermostat sets the minimum temperature. However, I can't see this
helping you much, unless the thermostat restricts coolant flow
significantly. You should probably have your radiator checked out to
solve your cooling problem.
Jim Ruwaldt
'72 TR6 CC79338U(being restored)
On Mon, 30 Jun 1997, Bumper wrote:
> Seeking opinions from the list:
>
> My Spitfire usually runs hot anyway and during the summer months
> (northern Virginia) it seems every hotter. The temp gauge is usually
> closed to the red line but not past the normal mark. I am planning on
> taking a trip about 200 miles away and was wondering what would be the
> harm in taking the termostat out and not replacing it for the summer or
> for just the trip??
> I would think that the normal heat of the outside air with the water
> running all the time, that it might just stay at a temp that would not
> hurt the engine particularly in stop in go traffic.
>
> bumper@eorls.com
> 79 Spit
>
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