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On Tue, 20 Jul 1999, AlfaCyberSite wrote:

> Phil D. asks what the brass lump in the water pump to thermostat hose is and which way it faces, etc.
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> To the best of my knowledge, it is for anti-cavitation purposes. That is, to slow the water pressure
> down so that the pump does not end up pumping air. Trust me, I'm willing to learn from those who have
> other ideas as to its purpose. The lump in the hose is nearest the thermostat. You should be able to
> see the smooth side of the brass when it is facing up towards the thermostat.
> 
> I believe the hose is still available plain or with the brass piece in place. Should your hose still
> be in good shape, use a heat gun to warm the hose and perhaps a little silicone grease and it will
> eventually slide in.
> 
> My question is: I'm currently restoring a '73 Spider which lives in the desert. The owner ran it
> without the thermostat, but the hose had the brass piece in place. I suggested to remove the brass
> piece, but feel the thermostat must be in place so the engine will warm up as quickly as possible.
> 
> Does everyone (anyone) agree?
> 
> Biba
> Irwindale CA
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