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Old 02-05-2024, 04:10 PM   #15
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Default Re: To use in hose thermostats or not? 1935 85 V8

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Originally Posted by ScubaChief60 View Post
Hello... I did road test just today since removing them... Temp was fine for first 7 miles then spiked then dropped then spiked again running along about 50MPH. I also lost about a gallon of fluid in that 20 mile jaunt. So... I am thinking I do need them for the system to work as designed.
Are you over-filling the radiator? If the built-in expansion tank on top of the radiator is filled, when warm the excess will get pushed out.
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