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    Quote Originally Posted by IC2 View Post
    A couple hundred years ago (or at least that's the way it seems) I used to use the washers in my flatties. My recollection was that 5/8" was the best all around size for them = and I think that they were standard 9/16" hardware washers (they have ~a 5/8" hole). A low restriction thermostat with a couple of extra 3/16" holes today works now at least for me.

    Here's where my water pump came from as well as the 'stat:http://www.stewartcomponents.com/tec...ech_Tips_3.htm

    Some good background info on cooling as well (my pump is the Stage 1 #16113)
    Dave,
    That is some very good tech info on the Stewart site, especially their explanation of the system being a closed loop, and slowing down the flow. This is a learning day - thanks.
    Roger
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    Quote Originally Posted by rspears View Post
    Dave,
    That is some very good tech info on the Stewart site, especially their explanation of the system being a closed loop, and slowing down the flow. This is a learning day - thanks.
    I had forgotten how good their site is for this kind of information until this thread appeared - then something "kicked in". Thermodynamics 101 and 102
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    Quote Originally Posted by IC2 View Post
    I had forgotten how good their site is for this kind of information until this thread appeared - then something "kicked in". Thermodynamics 101 and 102
    Yeah, it's been about 35 years since Thermo for me I try not to get caught up in the paralysis by analysis process...
    Roger
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