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Re: Urgent, need opinions on my new crate engine
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Originally Posted by mechanicalman
That engine needs a thermostat by-pass hose. PLEASE don't let ANYONE talk you into drilling holes in the thermostat, this makes your engine take longer to warm up. Bypass hose will NOT make the engine take longer to warm up as it goes back to the water pump (not cooled by the radiator) or the cold side of the radiator ready to be sucked into the water pump.
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where does the thermostat bypass hose go?? Can you send me a picture of an example?
Hopefully my mechanic will know all this already and I shouldn't have to say anything, but I will give him the heads up about the temp sensor and the bypass and see what he says then report back.....
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1972 Chevrolet C20 Cheyenne Custom Camper LWB - 350 / 330 HP GM Crate - TH350 / Mild Shift Kit - Dark Blue / Medium Blue - Paint Code 559
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