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It’s a little difficult to see from your pictures, but it doesn't look like you're using a bypass hose with your current setup. I know there are folks that say the bypass hose isn’t necessary, but I can tell you from personal experience overheating problems can occur without the little rascal installed.

Hopefully your issue may be simpler to fix than you think … it may be worth a try.

Originally Posted by Dan J

It’s a little difficult to see from your pictures, but it doesn't look like you're using a bypass hose with your current setup. I know there are folks that say the bypass hose isn’t necessary, but I can tell you from personal experience overheating problems can occur without the little rascal installed.

Hopefully your issue may be simpler to fix than you think … it may be worth a try.

I am just about afraid to ask this because of embarrassment, but is that necessary? I found a fitting and some hose this morning and I am going to put one on right away. I need to drive it about 100 miles today for some exhaust and run some errands.

Originally Posted by 53 Chevy5

I am just about afraid to ask this because of embarrassment, but is that necessary? I found a fitting and some hose this morning and I am going to put one on right away. I need to drive it about 100 miles today for some exhaust and run some errands.

If you get a chance to install the bypass before your trip today, please provide an update after you return. I'm hoping that you'll be pleasantly surprised. And 36 sedan provided a great answer as to why the bypass is needed (Chevy went to the trouble and expense for a reason).

Good luck!!

Originally Posted by 53 Chevy5

I found a fitting and some hose this morning and I am going to put one on right away.

It's hard to make that tight bend with a piece of straight hose without kinking. Using a pre-bent 90 trimmed to length makes it an easier job....