Yep Terry, that was what I was thinking. I'll do it.
Just how to plug up the manifold water galleries.
cya
----- Original Message -----
From: Terry Rudd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2001 6:19 PM
Subject: RE: Temp gauges
> Zac,
> I'd try blocking up the holes in the manifold especially if you aren't
going
> to connect the bypass to the mani. If you don't block the holes then heat
> will still transfer into the mani and it may even get hotter than engine
> water temp if it's not circulated. If I remember correctly the Bluebird
has
> a "Y" bypass fitting that connects the manifold and the thermostat housing
> to the pump - I'm not sure what the reason for the outlet under the thermo
> housing is for, other than to equalise the cooling system so I can't see
any
> problem if you just connect the thermo bypass.
>
> regards
> Terry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Zac Campbell
> Sent: Sunday, 6 May 2001 5:56
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Temp gauges
>
>
> Thanks again Terry!
> The downdraught weber I have sits on a stock manifold.
> With the turbo this is something I have been thinking about. I don't
exactly
> want the intake air to be heated again (after the intercooler) when it is
> travelling through the manifold. What is your opinion on sealing up the
> manifold water holes. Would the manifold heat up less?
>
> My 3 bolt thermostat housing has an extra outlet (pre-thermostat) in it so
I
> could do an equalizer there.
>
> zac
>
>
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