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Topic: Did Ya know

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Posted: 4/11/07 6:00am Message 1 of 5
OlrustysGhost
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Spotsylvania, VA - USA
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Vette(s): 1977 Silver Coupe
Did Ya Know that it's WAX that opens the radiator thermostat?
All this time and now I come up with  a piece of trivia.
Also the show (How Its Made) is going to show a car engine made. That's Another 10 minutes of gripping suspense That I won't miss. (I got it set to record) Rolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20Laughing



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Posted: 4/11/07 6:53am Message 2 of 5
rdwarrior
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You saw "How it's made" on TV?????

I was amazed to see that as well.

I always thought it was done with two different types of metal that expand and contract with temperature.....

Learn something new everyday....

Rd



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Posted: 4/11/07 7:24am Message 3 of 5
OlrustysGhost
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beats tearing stuff apart to see whats in it. But then, wheres the fun?


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Posted: 4/11/07 2:47pm Message 4 of 5
ranger3
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Tear something else up while you're watching the program. Total enjoyment.
Scott



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Posted: 4/11/07 3:03pm Message 5 of 5
Chips58
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Yeah Most engine theromstats have been of the wax type for many years, they are more reliable.  Old English cars used bi-metallic units until they kept breaking.


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