Why the hole drilled please explain jerry 53 ----- Original Message ----- From: Otis Davidson <otisdavidson@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 10:36 PM Subject: IML: Cooling System. A "Cool" Example. > > Hey Gang, > > I have noticed alot of Cooling System advice lately. > > This is the approach that I have used with much luck: > > 1) A 160'F 'stat with a 1/8 hole that I drilled in it. > 2) A 50/50 mix of Prestone and H20 > 3) An aux transmission cooler so that scorching-hot tranny fluid is not > running thru my lower rad tank,adding more heat to the radiator. > 4) A "hosing-out" of my radiator fins now and then with a car wash power > sprayer to rid it of bugz,etc. > > An aftermarket Water Temp gauge has been added by me so that I can > cross-check the temp with the factory gauge. I have never seen temps go > passed 200-210,ever....even on 90'F+ days sitting in traffic. No,I don't > have the heavy-duty radiator. > > It helps to have a properly working clutch-fan that will lock-up when > thingz get too hot. It also helps to have a clean cooling system to avoid > hot spots. If your temps are hot as per the sending unit in the front of the > block by the 'stat housing,you could very well have localized hot spots in > the back of the block or heads hot enough to bake ceramics. > > Steve from Albany,N.Y. <--1st time checking my mail in 3 days. > '75 Imp 4dr <--a coolant system flush and fill done last fall. > '79 440 powered 35 ft RV <--a HUGE radiator and front heater-core...and a > big heater-core in the back-bedroom fed by 50 ft(25 supply,25 return) of 3/4 > copper pipe. It sure does hold alot! > > > _________________________________________________________________ > MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: > http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx > > >