A blanking sleeve can simply be an old thermostat with the centre
removed.
Unless it is a racecar, use a thermostat.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Andy Webster <trunkie@hotmail.com>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, 23 August 1999 14:18
Subject: Re: The truth about thermostats?
> I have read in several places that you can omit the thermostat, but you
must
> then install a 'blanking sleeve'. So either way you need to get in there..
> I'd go with the thermostat....quicker warmup.
> Andy
>
>
> >From: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
> >Reply-To: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
> >To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: The truth about thermostats?
> >Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 08:27:53 -0400
> >
> >Good evening list...
> >
> >Well, I changed the gear oil last evening, and filled it up with the
> >Redline
> >oil. Wow, that stuff smells foul...
> >
> >Along with some other minor items, I was ready to install a thermostat in
> >the '74 Midget, and upon inspecting the coling system, it no longer
> >appeared
> >so simple to just open the bolts, apply the gasket, drop in the stat,
> >tighten the bolts, and go cruising. It actually looks as though I need
to
> >remove the alternator and drive belt. Can this be true? At first glance
I
> >thought I could just loosen three bolts, and that thick metal piece would
> >just pivot up to allow me access. What is truly necessary?
> >
> >Alas, the Hayne's manual is hardly so clear about such items?
> >
> >In any case, what's the harm in not having a 'stat anyway? No heat in
the
> >winter, or is there some other problem?
> >
> >Regards,
> >
> >
> >Charles
> >'74 Midget
> >cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com
> >Bloomfield, NJ
> >
>
>
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