Simpler cooling system bypass?

[campbdon]

I was considering inserting a valve (having barbed ends and hose clamps)in the bypass section to control the water diverted to the block. The "cooling system bypass kit" offered here by MM seems to be nothing more than a valve and metal piping replacing the rubber tubing. Why couldn't I simply insert a similar valve in line with the tubing and thus avoid the plumbing work involved. Am not planning to be constantly adjusting the valve.

Thank You
DonC

[joe_db]

I was considering inserting a valve (having barbed ends and hose clamps)in the bypass section to control the water diverted to the block. The "cooling system bypass kit" offered here by MM seems to be nothing more than a valve and metal piping replacing the rubber tubing. Why couldn't I simply insert a similar valve in line with the tubing and thus avoid the plumbing work involved. Am not planning to be constantly adjusting the valve.

Thank You
DonC

If you can get a valve to fit in there, have at it. Many Moyer products can be reverse-engineered and probably done a cheaper way, but we try and give some respect to our host here.
Not everyone has the time or inclination to fool around with hoses and wires, a proven solution that you know works is a benefit to many and the more inventive and spare time endowed among us make stuff out of spare parts.

[Dave Neptune]

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Dave Neptune

[campbdon]

Yes thank you and I hear you. I have become a regular customer on MM and find the pricing fair and tech info helpful. Sometimes, though being in Canada (Lake Ontario), we have much longer wait times on shipping (cross border, COVID etc) and when sailing season (maybe 5 mos max) is running down a quick solution is desired. I have addressed many technical issues thanks to the advice and words of support on this site.
Thanks again
DonC