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Old 02-02-2014, 08:56 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Old Tele man View Post
...sorta *implies* the use / insertion of either: (a) metering plate/orifice or (b) adjustable value to control/limit coolant flow at engine idle, but not at full load conditions.
Coolant flow at idle is generally marginal, so if you have a pump with suficient linear flow, why would you want to restrict coolant flow? The Thermostat controls the cooling and is the metering orifice limiting flow to the radiator.

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