Gen 4 cooling
05-07-2006, 04:35 PM
#21
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Re: Gen 4 cooling
Originally Posted by nordic95
Hey guys,
I just noticed looking at pictures of my old motors that I did remove the 1/2 bypass hose that goes from the top of the water pump to the old thermostat housing.My new housing does not have a provision for it.Can this be my problem?I think this would put water pressure from under the thermostat,is that right?That would act like a large hole in the thermostat to keep pressure even on both sides of it,I think.
Nordic95
I just noticed looking at pictures of my old motors that I did remove the 1/2 bypass hose that goes from the top of the water pump to the old thermostat housing.My new housing does not have a provision for it.Can this be my problem?I think this would put water pressure from under the thermostat,is that right?That would act like a large hole in the thermostat to keep pressure even on both sides of it,I think.
Nordic95
Therefore I first plug the venting hose located on the top of the circulation pump and the cooling water temperature rose up to 100 degree Celsius (212 F).
After installing a pipe with a restrictor which I drained into the bilge the cooling water temperature became normal.
Joee
