This is a trick used by lots of fellas on old tractors, specially ones with "stat" in upper hoses like my MM has. Seems it helps in "bleeding" when filling and also allows some flow so as not to have hot spots in system as stated above.
G.L. Grumpy's
Old Iron Ranch
Huntington, IN 46750
MM R tractor, Speedex
and Power King tractors
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