Trevor Boicey wrote:
>
> (Richard Triplett) wrote:
> > (1)Don't remove the thermostat in an attempt to prevent overheating,
> > because the thermostat does several things; it maintains the engine at its
> > most efficient temperature, slows flow of water through radiator to ensure
> > heat dissipation (if water flows too fast, heat transfer will be reduced),
>
> Although the thermostat has it's purpose, the "flowing too fast"
> myth has been debunked many times on this list. It has no basis
> in science.
>
> Refer to the archives for the meat of the discussion.
>
> --
> Trevor Boicey, Ottawa, Canada.
> tboicey@brit.ca, http://www.brit.ca/~tboicey/
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Last summer I conclusively proved that my TR8 ran MUCH cooler without a
T/Stat/.I missed it in the winter though when the heater never got
hot.If anyone is interested I have temp readings taken at various speeds
with and without.
Stu
74 TR6 80 TR8
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