Re: [TR] TR4 bypass hose question

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 Opinions vary.=C2=A0 Some say block it off completely with an aluminum (or=
 brass) plug sized to fit the hose ID.=C2=A0 Some say drill a small hole in=
 the plug so there is at least some circulation and others say leave it wid=
e open, the bypass isn't so great as to cause cooling issues.
But sticking a plug in the hose will retain the "original;" look.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Henningsen <trguy75@gmail.com>
To: Triumphs <Triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, Apr 19, 2019 1:14 pm
Subject: [TR] TR4 bypass hose question

I would like to install a regular (non bellows) 160 degree thermostat in my
62 TR4.=C2=A0 I am hearing that to do so I need to block off the bypass hos=
e.
I'd like to keep the stock look of the bypass hose installed.=C2=A0 Is ther=
e a
particular plug or bung that folks have used to insert into the bypass
opening on the water pump housing or thermostat housing that is effective.=
=C2=A0=20
Thanks in advance.
Jim Henningsen
Ocala, FL 34471



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<div> <font size="3">Opinions vary.&nbsp; Some say block it off completely with 
an aluminum (or brass) plug sized to fit the hose ID.&nbsp; Some say drill a 
small hole in the plug so there is at least some circulation and others say 
leave it wide open, the bypass isn't so great as to cause cooling 
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<div><font size="3">But sticking a plug in the hose will retain the "original;" 
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style="font-family:arial,helvetica;font-size:10pt;color:black">-----Original 
Message-----<br>
From: Jim Henningsen &lt;trguy75@gmail.com&gt;<br>
To: Triumphs &lt;Triumphs@autox.team.net&gt;<br>
Sent: Fri, Apr 19, 2019 1:14 pm<br>
Subject: [TR] TR4 bypass hose question<br>
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<div dir="ltr">I would like to install a regular (non bellows) 160 degree 
thermostat in my<br>
</div>

<div dir="ltr">62 TR4.&nbsp; I am hearing that to do so I need to block off the 
bypass hose.<br>
</div>

<div dir="ltr">I'd like to keep the stock look of the bypass hose 
installed.&nbsp; Is there a<br>
</div>

<div dir="ltr">particular plug or bung that folks have used to insert into the 
bypass<br>
</div>

<div dir="ltr">opening on the water pump housing or thermostat housing that is 
effective.&nbsp; <br>
</div>

<div dir="ltr">Thanks in advance.<br>
</div>

<div dir="ltr">Jim Henningsen<br>
</div>

<div dir="ltr">Ocala, FL 34471<br>
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