RE: [Chevelle-List] Big block bypass hose?

[396guy]

Thanks Michael.  I figured it had to do with circulation before the thermostat opened and like you wonder why the small block didn't require it.  Drilling a couple of holes in the stat would seem to be a good work-around.  Besides, them d@mn things are hard to replace. :*)   Dale -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Michael Pell Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 5:31 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Big block bypass hose? The primary reason is to allow water to circulate through the block while the engine is warming up.  This allows the water to heat evenly, avoiding "hot spots". I've been told numerous times that one or two  1/8" holes in the thermostat will allow the water to circulate enough to avoid any problems.  This is the solution I went for.   With the RPM Air Gap manifold, I couldn't get a hose to fit anyway.... One thing I don't understand though, is why small blocks are any different.  Why didn't they have a bypass? take care, 396guy wrote: That's always an option.  I've seen plenty of bbc's with the hose blocked off.  Makes you wonder though if GM thought it was necessary, there must be a reason for it.Dale -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of NoNeck Sent: Monday, December 03, 2001 11:24 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Big block bypass hose?   Thanks for all the help gang. Mike's got me thinking about blocking it off altogether. I'll discuss it with the engine builder and see what he says.Josh Gin (NoNeck) Visit my Chevelle website www.NoNecksChevelle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: 396guy To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 03, 2001 10:56 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Big block bypass hose?  Autozone has it by Kelly_Springfield under part number 3002 or Goodyear #63394.  I'm sure any auto parts store should carry them.Dale -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of NoNeck Sent: Monday, December 03, 2001 6:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] Big block bypass hose?   Can anybody tell me which hose size the bypass hose is on the big block? Is it the 3/4 or the 5/8 ?I'm going to order new fittings and can't remember which is which.I used a piece of regular hose last time and need to order the correct, pre-bent bypass hose this time around. Thanks!Josh Gin (NoNeck) Visit my Chevelle website www.NoNecksChevelle.com --   Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com   and my For Sale page at http://www.ProStreetCar.com/classifieds.html   Team Chevelle membership #178 (Gold)   Time Flies: "It's funny how you can watch a clock and time seems to   stand still.  But turn away, and you have to measure time with a   calendar rather than a clock."  mjp