I have tried that . Tapped the bypass hole to 1/8NPT (?) and fitted a aluminium plug , I think I went 1/8" drill through it .
I understand it to force more coolant through the motor .

The hole allows system to bleed .

Tex


New best ET 10.259@129.65 .
New best MPH 130.32
Finally fitted a solid cam,
stepped it up a bit more
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New World block 3780lbs 10.278@130.80 . Wowser 10.253@130.24 footbraking from 1500rpm
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