Re: [TR] TR2,3,4 thermostats

[MMoore8425@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/11/2007 7:14:18 AM Pacific Standard Time,  
tr3driver@ca.rr.com writes:

It's a  fact that thermal stress can cause cast iron to crack.  It's a fact  
that
lack of coolant circulation leads to excessive thermal stress (aka hot  spot
s).
It's a fact that the bypass allows coolant to circulate when the  thermostat 
is
closed.  What more do you want  ?

Randall
Its a fact that the correct tstat for a TR3 was shrouded.
Its a fact that the shrouded tstat has been hard to get for years
Its a fact that a lot of TR3 have blocked bypasses to help them run  cooler.
Its a fact that there are a number of TR3s with cracked  heads.
 
Best Regards, Mike Moore 
 
ps-My Jaguar XK engines use the same setup, only scaled  up.


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