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<DIV>In a message dated 12/27/2013 10:15:32 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
jacob.schroeder@gmail.com writes:</DIV>
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face=Arial>My thermostat is not installed, but what I did was remove the flaps
from<BR>the fan housing. Although not stock, this should not pose
an overheating<BR>problem, right?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>While it won't cause an overheating issue, it does delay warm up. That
delay can cause extra wear on the cylinders and engine rings, as the engine
WILL run richer longer until it finally gets up to engine temp (operating
temperature). This accelerates wear.
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<DIV>I can't help you on the timing issue, as I've never delt with a 72 only
set up. Dave Pallo is the 72 guy to talk to here, as that's what he owns. He
probably has a specific way to go about it, and could tell you if the symptoms
you're having are normal. But, replacing the small diameter hoses couldn't
hurt, especially if they're as old as you think they are. ;-)</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT lang=0 size=2 face=Arial FAMILY="SANSSERIF" PTSIZE="10">Bob 65
Notch S w/Sunroof and IRS aka Krusty<BR>64 T-34 Ghia aka Wolfie<BR>71
Square-vert under
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