I did get to put the heater hose bypass in today.? Bleeding the rear heater was a breeze once I used the bleeder valve (thank you John S., I'd forgotten it was there).? In order to get most of the air out of the front heater core, I loosened the hose clamp and squeezed it a bit until I had too much coming out to catch with a rag (thanks for the idea, John C.).? I know there is probably air in the lines still, but I am able to drive without the engine getting hot.? I had installed a 22 ohm resistor from Radio Shack ($.49 for a pack) for the thermostat and the needle sits just a smidge to the right of dead center.? I think it is pretty accurate because once I started to overheat the other day (water boiling on head), the needle went up to 3/4 and the led started flashing.? I'll double check the temperatures with an infrared thermometer.

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Anyway, I did drive to work and back today and didn't seem to have any problems.? By the grace of God it looks as though I am going to make it.? Thanks to all on this egroup.

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David Wilhite

2001 KLR650

Subaruvanagon in progress

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