Thread: Another radiator question.

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Don,
I don't use thermostats, I just use washers in the thermostat housing. I just adjust the diameter of the hole in the washer to regulate the time the water is in the radiator. So if you go with that theory, you can use a 1" i.d. in your washer and a 1" id. in the radiator hose. If this doesn't make sense I will try again. You know about my writing
Ken

Originally Posted by Ken Thurm

Don,
I don't use thermostats, I just use washers in the thermostat housing. I just adjust the diameter of the hole in the washer to regulate the time the water is in the radiator. So if you go with that theory, you can use a 1" i.d. in your washer and a 1" id. in the radiator hose. If this doesn't make sense I will try again. You know about my writing
Ken

No, that makes perfect sense. I even thought of leaving the thermostat out altogether and using nothing that would impede the water flow.

Don

You can do that but if it doesn't stay in the radiator long enough to cool. Remember, the radiator takes the heat out of your water if it isn't restricted to stay long enough it won't cool properly. I would suggest you restrict it with something. Be sure your external pump is designed to move hot water.
Ken