Radiator Cap

[John Hess]

The restrictions on the pump pressure are reduced,  thus pressure is
reduced at the input to the radiator.  This is not debatable;  but, it
IS measurable!


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> From: 	Johnny[SMTP:johnny at johnny-enterprises.com]
> Sent: 	Thursday, October 16, 1997 1:41 PM
> To: 	diy_efi at coulomb.eng.ohio-state.edu
> Subject: 	Re: Radiator Cap
> 
> John Hess wrote:
> > 
> > I'll try that one...
> > 
> > How about, when you remove the thermostat, the pressure of the
> system
> > decreases, the boiling temperature decreases, the coolant boils at a
> > lower temperature (both in the cooling system and in the overflow -
> > where available- catch tank), the mass of the water in the cooling
> > system decreases, decreasing the pressure further, causing further
> loss
> > of coolant.  The result...overheating!
> 
> Why so you assume that when you remove the thermostat, the pressure in
> the system is reduced?
> 
> -j-
>