Date:         Fri, 16 Aug 2002 03:05:29 -0700
Reply-To:     TinkerMan <tinkerman007@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         TinkerMan <tinkerman007@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Anyone know thread size of coolant bleeder bolt on radiator?
Comments: To: Jfp w/3 WBXs <jfp7@hotmail.com>
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--- Jfp w/3 WBXs <jfp7@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I'm designing a pressure based warning system based
> on Darrell's idea, using
> an oil pressure 0.3Bar switch. My switch will be
> connected to a red warning
> indicator in the cluster. You only need to know when
> the cooling system
> pressure is lost at operating temperature.

Please note that engine damage can result occur even
if THERE STILL IS pressure in the system due to air
locks in the heads.

Also, I want to detect abnormal pressures, both low
and high, to prevent secondary damage such as hose
bursting, radiator leaking and head gasket failure,
etc. I just wrote a comprehensive idea on this. Read
my recent post to the list.


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Cheers, T-man.

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