Hello list. Two questions for the collective expertise. 1961 TR3A.
1. What are the disadvantages of NOT putting a thermostat in the engine in
Florida? I found out that the prev owner did not put one in. So I
installed a new bellows type and it raises my normal operating temp from
just under 185 at idle to about 200+. I verified it is working in pot of
hot water. Opens at 180. I have a stock water pump, new aluminum radiator
and yellow plastic fan on backwards as standard upgrade. Thinking that it is
restricting water flow. I am considering pulling thermostat and running
without one and installing 6 blade water pump upgrade that I just got from
Moss. Could also be the temp gauge but haven't verified.
2. on my hydraulic brake lines, I have a restrictor valve assembly (part
number 116197 - pg 54 of parts manual), like my early TR4. Installed just
before 5 way connector on passenger side frame near front tire. My brakes
drag a little and it isn't the rear drum adjust. I had heard that the valve
assembly can cause that outcome when faulty. I also heard it is ok to
remove it and just attach the brake line to the 5 way connector. Any
thoughts on doing this?
Thanks,
Jim Henningsen
Ocala, FL
61 TR3A
62 TR4
75 TR6
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