Re: Radiator theory (with sample calc, stay with it)

In a message dated 8/24/02 10:06:39 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
clabaw@jpl.nasa.gov writes:

> In any event, if you chose to run without a thermostat, the available 
> blanking sleeve reduces the effects of dumping cold coolant onto the front 
> of #1 cylinder.  Closing off the by-pass between the water pump and the 
> head is also recommended in this case.
> 

and running without a thermostat creates a "hot spot" around cylinders 3 and 
4 - use the blanking plate or a thermostat.