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No thermostat and no vents flaps
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<blockquote data-quote="static" data-source="post: 642094" data-attributes="member: 131"><p>Here in California it was common to remove the thermostat, flaps, levers, etc., as they were thought to either be unnecessary in our temperate climate or because folks were worried that the thermostat would fail (and that would fry the engine). </p><p></p><p>In essence, my Hippie forefathers were convinced that they knew more than multi-generational teams of German engineers. </p><p></p><p>My ‘71’s engine has no thermostat. The levers are long gone and the flaps are welded in the “open” position.</p><p></p><p>Now, (1.) it takes about 30 minutes to come up to proper operating temperature where it runs its best, and (2.) my heater <em>never really heats</em>, even though my mechanics have repeatedly assured me that everything is correct underneath (heat exchangers, insulated covers, cables et al). </p><p></p><p>I live in the desert now. For most of the year, a heater is not needed, but right now it is, damn it!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="static, post: 642094, member: 131"] Here in California it was common to remove the thermostat, flaps, levers, etc., as they were thought to either be unnecessary in our temperate climate or because folks were worried that the thermostat would fail (and that would fry the engine). In essence, my Hippie forefathers were convinced that they knew more than multi-generational teams of German engineers. My ‘71’s engine has no thermostat. The levers are long gone and the flaps are welded in the “open” position. Now, (1.) it takes about 30 minutes to come up to proper operating temperature where it runs its best, and (2.) my heater [I]never really heats[/I], even though my mechanics have repeatedly assured me that everything is correct underneath (heat exchangers, insulated covers, cables et al). I live in the desert now. For most of the year, a heater is not needed, but right now it is, damn it! [/QUOTE]
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