Re: [xj-s] Dual drive water pump (was overheating)

[John Napoli <jgn@li.net>]

On Thu, 16 Jul 1998, Kirbert wrote:

> > operate the
> > pump thru a timer and we have circulation. It might not be enough to go thru the
> > entire system but its a start.
> 
> Actually, it would make it through the whole system except for the 
> radiator.  Interestingly, I think we could fix this easily, too.  The 
> entire reason it returns to the radiator outlet is in order to get 
> enough pressure drop to flow coolant.  But we now have a pump in the 
> line!  So, forget about relying on water pump pressure to feed the 
> heater core, instead just turn on the pump whenever heating is called 
> for -- and replumb the heater core output to radiator INPUT.
> 

This is a really neat idea.

Also, there must be little electric water pumps for sale at the local RV
store.  Maybe even the Northern catalog.

John

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