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    Bypass Thermostats: Installation Instructions

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    This document provides instructions for installing a bypass thermostat. It begins with an overview of how a bypass thermostat works, keeping coolant circulating through the engine block when cold to speed warm up, and then allowing flow to the radiator as the engine warms. The instructions then detail the 10 steps for installation, including draining and flushing the system, installing the new thermostat and gasket with the bypass valve oriented toward the engine, refilling the system, and testing for leaks while warming the engine.

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    Bypass Thermostats: Installation Instructions

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    This document provides instructions for installing a bypass thermostat. It begins with an overview of how a bypass thermostat works, keeping coolant circulating through the engine block when cold to speed warm up, and then allowing flow to the radiator as the engine warms. The instructions then detail the 10 steps for installation, including draining and flushing the system, installing the new thermostat and gasket with the bypass valve oriented toward the engine, refilling the system, and testing for leaks while warming the engine.

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    This document provides instructions for installing a bypass thermostat. It begins with an overview of how a bypass thermostat works, keeping coolant circulating through the engine block when cold to speed warm up, and then allowing flow to the radiator as the engine warms. The instructions then detail the 10 steps for installation, including draining and flushing the system, installing the new thermostat and gasket with the bypass valve oriented toward the engine, refilling the system, and testing for leaks while warming the engine.

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    Bypass Thermostats: Installation Instructions

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    Bassie
    This document provides instructions for installing a bypass thermostat. It begins with an overview of how a bypass thermostat works, keeping coolant circulating through the engine block when cold to speed warm up, and then allowing flow to the radiator as the engine warms. The instructions then detail the 10 steps for installation, including draining and flushing the system, installing the new thermostat and gasket with the bypass valve oriented toward the engine, refilling the system, and testing for leaks while warming the engine.

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    Bypass Thermostats

    This design of thermostats uses a bypass system to


    speed engine warm up. When the engine is cool the
    thermostat is closed. This allows coolant to circulate
    through the engine by way of a bypass canal located
    directly below the thermostat. As the engine warms
    up, the thermostat begins to open allowing coolant to
    pass through to the radiator. At the same time a lower
    poppet or bypass valve moves down to block the
    bypass canal. When the thermostat is fully open the
    bypass is fully blocked circulating all coolant through Installation Instructions
    the radiator. For Bypass Design Thermostats
    Caution: Failure to comply with these instructions may
    result in serious injury.
    1. Allow cooling system to cool before servicing.
    TO 2. Prevent accidental starting of the engine by removing
    RADIATOR the ignition key.
    3. Drain and flush cooling system.
    4. Remove the outlet housing and take out old thermostat
    and gasket.
    FROM
    5. Clean gasket mounting surfaces.
    ENGINE FROM
    ENGINE 6. Install thermostat with copper pellet and bypass valve
    toward engine. (see installation sketch).
    7. Install new gasket by aligning bolt holes.
    BY-PASS
    8. Replace outlet housing. Tighten bolts evenly.
    9. Refill cooling system and run engine with radiator cap
    CLOSEDCLOSED
    THERMOSTAT
    THERMOSTAT OPENEDTHERMOSTAT
    OPENED THERMOSTAT removed to normal operating temperature while
    checking for leaks.
    10. After engine has reached normal operating
    temperature, shut off engine and allow engine to cool
    and recheck coolant level. Add coolant if needed. Test
    radiator pressure cap and replace if needed. Install
    radiator pressure cap.

    NOTE: If the thermostat has a jiggle pin, check valve, or other feature to assist in bleeding
    air from the system in a vertical installation, the jiggle pin should be located at the north or
    12 o’clock location.

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