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Coolant plumbing - xflow twin carbs
nib1980 - 24/10/06 at 07:32 PM

Hi all,

Am I right in thinking the plumbing goes as shown below in my photo?

Many thanks in advance

If not how so?

piccy


http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/photos.php?action=showphoto&photo=Twin%20carb%20question.jpg

[Edited on 24/10/06 by nib1980]


auzziejim - 24/10/06 at 07:45 PM

those are the heater outlets which i believe are the same thread as the 19mm plugs in a pinto block. in stead of connecting the two with a pipe why not block them both off for a cleaner look?


paulf - 24/10/06 at 07:52 PM

Connect them together and also tee into the bottom of your header tank , which ideally should be mounted on the bulkhead above the engine level. This allows a flow of water around the engine before the thermostat opens and avoids problems with airlocks and overheating, my car is done this way and has had no cooling problems.
Paul.