I have been advised by the local Formula ford expert that my car will run cooler if I remove the thermostat. He believes it is a restriction to maximum flow.

The car has two radiators and no fan. It was originally designed for road course work. With our short autocross courses there is not that much air flow through the radiators and there is no cooling fan.

The car runs reasonably cool but will overheat in the paddock between runs if idled too long.

I am skeptical that the stat is actually restricting flow. Any Engineers out there with some good info on this point?

The engine is the Ford Kent 1.6 liter motor. Pushrod english ford engine found in this country in a Pinto about 1971 or so.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.