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Bypass Thermostat System Diagram

Installation Instructions

CAUTION: Do not restrict the bypass portion of this thermostat. The thermostat will automatically restrict bypass flow as the coolant temperature increases.
     
 
Required Items:   

    Bypass Thermostat Custom Silicon Hose Set and Clamps
      or
    1 - 16mm Barbed Tee Fitting
    6 - 1" Stainless Steel Hose Clamps
    16mm Coolant Line Hose (as required)

Please use above diagram in addition to the following instructions.

Step 1:
Cut lower radiator line and install a 16mm Tee Fitting using 2 stainless steel hose clamps.

Step 2:
Cut upper radiator line and install thermostat using 2 stainless steel hose clamps.

Step 3:
Install bypass hose between bottom outlet on the thermostat and the tee fitting in the lower radiator line using 2 stainless steel hose clamps.
 
  Installation Diagram
 
Remember, if the temperature sensor is in the radiator, the temperature gage shows the temperature of the coolant entering the radiator. The temperature guage reading will not accurate show the engine coolant temperature until the coolant temperature reaches 130 Farenheit, when the thermostat is fully open and the bypass is closed.
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