Reply to "Thermostat"

Hi Creecy! Yes! IN A WAY, I am speaking of blocking the brass restrictor plate in that the Weiand pump has NO port for any flow of water through the orifice! SO in that way the restrictor plate IS blocked. So there is no need to worry about having it installed! As said previously, Having it blocked will help in cooling just a little, as 100% water flow is going forward to the Radiator. BUT!! Nothing will help your overheating problem as long as you still have your "weak", stock fans in place! Just Switching to a good pair of aftermarket fans will increase your cooling air flow by 4 Times! This is what you need when your stopped and ideling in traffic. People who know, recommend having the Fans "Suck"-through the rad. Mine are the "Miriya" veriety, are mounted on the stock fan mounts, and "Push" air through. I have had NO problems with them out here in the California Central Valley during the summer. After that you may think about going to a newer Radiator. Mine is still original, but I do expect it to fail at anytime. Good-Luck! Marlin.