You can eliminate the bypass system with a simpiler thermostat and a plug or do what I did and plumb a splitter into the hose coming from the 235 style water pump to supply both sides of the bypass system. I made my own from 1/2" coppper tubing and fittings and then painted it, it actually looks like it could be factory.
The function of the bypass is too nice a design not to keep in my opinion.

-Mike-


1945 Chevrolet G 506 1.5 Ton Military 4X4
1967 Jeep Cj5 with 283 SBC