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Feb 28, 2016 8:06 pm
Feb 28, 2016 8:06 pm
Subject: Re: 2 litre Thermostat
This is just a theory... however since fitting a new water pump to my High Chassis 2 litre, I have found that if running for a period above 2800 rpm on a Motorway etc that I lose water because it cant flow through the radiator quickly enough so rises up the radiator and then exits through the overflow. Whilst my radiator isnt new, it appears to be in reasonable condition. I think ideally I need something to reduce the flow from the pump and whilst I currently dont have a thermostat fitted, I suspect that the restriction this would create even when open would definately help... so that could well be another reason why fitting a thermostat is a good idea !
This is just a theory... however since fitting a new water pump to my High Chassis 2 litre, I have found that if running for a period above 2800 rpm on a Motorway etc that I lose water because it cant flow through the radiator quickly enough so rises up the radiator and then exits through the overflow. Whilst my radiator isnt new, it appears to be in reasonable condition. I think ideally I need something to reduce the flow from the pump and whilst I currently dont have a thermostat fitted, I suspect that the restriction this would create even when open would definately help... so that could well be another reason why fitting a thermostat is a good idea !