Bob Palmer wrote:
>Steve,
>
>There is a bypass hose on the thermostat housing that allows water to pass
>directly to the water pump and back through the engine. If this hose were
>blocked, it would probably produce the symptoms you describe. The
>temperature would build up, but since the water isn't flowing, the
>thermostat wouldn't open until much later than it should. It could also be a
>half dozen other things, but this is probably worth adding to the list of
>things to check.
>
>Good luck,
>
>
>Bob Palmer
>rpalmer@ucsd.edu
>rpalmerbob@adelphia.net
>
Bob:
Good suggestion. That bypass hose has been on there a long time. I'll add that
to the list.
Thanks!
Steve Sage
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