Date:         Sun, 8 Jul 2001 16:11:50 -0700
Reply-To:     Michael Snow <mwsnow@HOME.COM>
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From:         Michael Snow <mwsnow@HOME.COM>
Subject:      Re: Suggestion,  Re:      Checking a Radiator.
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Electric water pumps (with no mechanical thermostat) are common on race
cars, but they are a complete replacement for the mechanical pump.  With
both types of water pumps installed, coolant flow would be blocked unless
both were running.

Mike Snow

>
> Would it be correct to suggest that there should be a thermostatically
> controlled electric water pump installed in the line to alleviate the slow
> traffic overheatings?

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