Radiator Cap

[Tom Cloud]

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>As to the too fast to reject heat water theory.  The flow is in fact too fast.  This
>fast flow rather than causing low heat rejection (if the coolant is hot so is the
>radiator, increasing heat rejection not decreasing it) is causing localized areas of
>low pressure.  These low pressure areas are boiling (at relatively low temperatures)
>blocking coolant flow to some areas of the head or block.  These areas now deprived of
>coolant will overheat.  Placing a blanking plate in the housing will help reduce the
>coolant flow rate and prevent cavitation (or boiling).

this sounds reasonable to me -- not being patronizing or facetious, just
saying that it sounds reasonable .... for once an explanation that works
in my twisted mind  8^)


Tom Cloud

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