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Chris wrote:
> What flaps? Do you mean the front cover plate and warm air ducts
>(chapter 3, section 6, fig.6-1 in Bentley's)? I attempted to locate the
>thermostat but with the aid of both the Bentley's and Muir I couldn't
>locate it, although I believe I found where it should be. It should be
>among the pushrods on the right/passenger side right? Or at least in
>that general region. I compared the picture in Bentley's (chapter 3,
>section 9.5, figure 9-7) and couldn't find any thermostat. Also, the
>warm air ducts look like they are only being held on by two bolts, the
>two closer to the center of the engine, with all the other bolt locations
>I could see lacking in bolts.
The cooling flaps can be seen on page 14 chapter 3, figure 9-5, and on page
15, figure 9-8. These flaps need to open, or you will over heat the engine. I
hope this helps.
Bob 65 Notch S w/ Sunroof
69 Squareback-AT - the baby suburban
71 Squareback- 2 seat Roadster in progress : )
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