[DeTomaso] Holy Overflow Tank Batman....

[John Taphorn]

Asa

You can mount your thermostat sensor in the waterpump and not bother with 
the tube from Summit.

JT
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Asa Jay Laughton" <asajay at asajay.com>
To: <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 10:16 PM
Subject: [DeTomaso] Holy Overflow Tank Batman....


> No, really... it has holes in it.
>
> But before we get that far.....  Let's see what Asa Jay did in his
> garage today.
>
> - Got that pesky piece of leftover heater hose bib out of the block.
>    Used a chisel, pliers and magnet.  Gory details in the photos.
> - Installed the new press in hose bib.
>    That was easy.
> - Removed the thermostat housing tube and thermostat, and did a little
> testing.
>    Uh-oh....... who'se running this same style thermostat?  I found out
> something interesting.  See photos for details.
> - Removed the overflow tank, you'll love this one.  See the photos.
>
> Start the adventure here:
> http://www.teampanteraracing.com/index.php?option=com_g2bridge&view=gallery&Itemid=57&g2_itemId=2621
>
> So I'll be ordering up a new fill tank and modifying my cooling system,
> ala Mike Trusty and all those who have sent me photos, directions, and
> given me general counsel.  I now have all the tubes (except under car)
> removed and ready for modifications.  I'll be looking to buy this tank:
> http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CTR-80-202/?image=large
> and will probably try to mount it where the overflow was.
> Surfing around for other items... I stumbled on this:
> http://www.summitracing.com/search/brand/Flex-a-lite/Product-Line/Flex-a-lite-In-Line-Radiator-Hose-Adapters/?autoview=SKU
> which I might try too adapt into the system as well.
>
> Overall I'd say I had a good day in the garage.  At least I came away
> feeling good about something.  :)
>
> Asa Jay
>
>
> Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
>
> & Shelley Marie
> Spokane, WA
>
> 1971 Mach I Mustang  [ASA JAY]
> 1973 Pantera L 5533  [ASASCAT]
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