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Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:8nhoh.17953$oA1.5674@newsfe19.lga... > Carl wrote: > > Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get > > the hang of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier > > to adjust, but also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH > > more reliable. > > I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, > stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. > You needed a 2x4? Earle |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:8nhoh.17953$oA1.5674@newsfe19.lga... > Carl wrote: > > Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get > > the hang of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier > > to adjust, but also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH > > more reliable. > > I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, > stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. > You needed a 2x4? Earle |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:8nhoh.17953$oA1.5674@newsfe19.lga... > Carl wrote: > > Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get > > the hang of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier > > to adjust, but also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH > > more reliable. > > I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, > stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. > You needed a 2x4? Earle |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
Get up a little early tomorrow morning and verify the fluid level.
Otherwise, you should be good to go. Earle "Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message news:L6ioh.558187$1T2.9577@pd7urf2no... > Ok, so it's filled, and I let it run for about 20 minutes. Got the gauge up > to dead center, and it stayed there for 10 minutes. Had the interior all > nice and toasty warm (right around freezing here right now). No leaks I can > see underneath or at any of the hose ends. Fluid level stayed where I left > it. Hood still opens, closes, and latches. > > So what did I do wrong? What should I be looking for as a sign of trouble? > I've got a reasonably long commute tomorrow morning (about 30 minutes at > 70km/h each way); is it enough to take it out for a test run tonight and > then just watch the temperature gauge tomorrow? > > Clint > > "Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message > news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no... > > So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling system". > > How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things (over-heating, > > etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up and ready to go > > would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have to run like a madman > > from starting the engine to get it filled? Do I need a helper standing > > there, dumping coolant in? > > > > Thanks for your patience and assistance! > > > > Clint > |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
Get up a little early tomorrow morning and verify the fluid level.
Otherwise, you should be good to go. Earle "Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message news:L6ioh.558187$1T2.9577@pd7urf2no... > Ok, so it's filled, and I let it run for about 20 minutes. Got the gauge up > to dead center, and it stayed there for 10 minutes. Had the interior all > nice and toasty warm (right around freezing here right now). No leaks I can > see underneath or at any of the hose ends. Fluid level stayed where I left > it. Hood still opens, closes, and latches. > > So what did I do wrong? What should I be looking for as a sign of trouble? > I've got a reasonably long commute tomorrow morning (about 30 minutes at > 70km/h each way); is it enough to take it out for a test run tonight and > then just watch the temperature gauge tomorrow? > > Clint > > "Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message > news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no... > > So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling system". > > How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things (over-heating, > > etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up and ready to go > > would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have to run like a madman > > from starting the engine to get it filled? Do I need a helper standing > > there, dumping coolant in? > > > > Thanks for your patience and assistance! > > > > Clint > |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
Get up a little early tomorrow morning and verify the fluid level.
Otherwise, you should be good to go. Earle "Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message news:L6ioh.558187$1T2.9577@pd7urf2no... > Ok, so it's filled, and I let it run for about 20 minutes. Got the gauge up > to dead center, and it stayed there for 10 minutes. Had the interior all > nice and toasty warm (right around freezing here right now). No leaks I can > see underneath or at any of the hose ends. Fluid level stayed where I left > it. Hood still opens, closes, and latches. > > So what did I do wrong? What should I be looking for as a sign of trouble? > I've got a reasonably long commute tomorrow morning (about 30 minutes at > 70km/h each way); is it enough to take it out for a test run tonight and > then just watch the temperature gauge tomorrow? > > Clint > > "Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message > news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no... > > So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling system". > > How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things (over-heating, > > etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up and ready to go > > would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have to run like a madman > > from starting the engine to get it filled? Do I need a helper standing > > there, dumping coolant in? > > > > Thanks for your patience and assistance! > > > > Clint > |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
Earle Horton wrote:
> "DougW" wrote... >> Carl wrote: >>> Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get >>> the hang of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier >>> to adjust, but also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH >>> more reliable. >> >> I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, >> stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. >> > You needed a 2x4? Yep. There ain't nothin you can't fix on a chevy C-10 with a 2x4. :) The 2x4 was just the right size to wedge in there. Worked well on motor mounts too. -- DougW |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
Earle Horton wrote:
> "DougW" wrote... >> Carl wrote: >>> Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get >>> the hang of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier >>> to adjust, but also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH >>> more reliable. >> >> I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, >> stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. >> > You needed a 2x4? Yep. There ain't nothin you can't fix on a chevy C-10 with a 2x4. :) The 2x4 was just the right size to wedge in there. Worked well on motor mounts too. -- DougW |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
Earle Horton wrote:
> "DougW" wrote... >> Carl wrote: >>> Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get >>> the hang of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier >>> to adjust, but also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH >>> more reliable. >> >> I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, >> stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. >> > You needed a 2x4? Yep. There ain't nothin you can't fix on a chevy C-10 with a 2x4. :) The 2x4 was just the right size to wedge in there. Worked well on motor mounts too. -- DougW |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
On the closed cooling system in you truck it must be burped. As explained
air is trapped around the thermostat and it does not open, hole or no hole! Air rises and that's the highest point. Been there, done that! I changed the antifreeze on a 89 I had once and it got very hot very fast. Keep a good eye on the temperature. What I did was loosen the upper radiator hose clamp BEFORE it got red hot and let the air out. Jo Bo "Earle Horton" <earle@vascongado.usa> wrote in message news:45a1b564$0$7833$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.co m... > Get up a little early tomorrow morning and verify the fluid level. > Otherwise, you should be good to go. > > Earle > > "Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message > news:L6ioh.558187$1T2.9577@pd7urf2no... >> Ok, so it's filled, and I let it run for about 20 minutes. Got the gauge > up >> to dead center, and it stayed there for 10 minutes. Had the interior all >> nice and toasty warm (right around freezing here right now). No leaks I > can >> see underneath or at any of the hose ends. Fluid level stayed where I > left >> it. Hood still opens, closes, and latches. >> >> So what did I do wrong? What should I be looking for as a sign of > trouble? >> I've got a reasonably long commute tomorrow morning (about 30 minutes at >> 70km/h each way); is it enough to take it out for a test run tonight and >> then just watch the temperature gauge tomorrow? >> >> Clint >> >> "Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message >> news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no... >> > So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling > system". >> > How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things > (over-heating, >> > etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up and ready to go >> > would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have to run like a > madman >> > from starting the engine to get it filled? Do I need a helper standing >> > there, dumping coolant in? >> > >> > Thanks for your patience and assistance! >> > >> > Clint >> > > |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
On the closed cooling system in you truck it must be burped. As explained
air is trapped around the thermostat and it does not open, hole or no hole! Air rises and that's the highest point. Been there, done that! I changed the antifreeze on a 89 I had once and it got very hot very fast. Keep a good eye on the temperature. What I did was loosen the upper radiator hose clamp BEFORE it got red hot and let the air out. Jo Bo "Earle Horton" <earle@vascongado.usa> wrote in message news:45a1b564$0$7833$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.co m... > Get up a little early tomorrow morning and verify the fluid level. > Otherwise, you should be good to go. > > Earle > > "Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message > news:L6ioh.558187$1T2.9577@pd7urf2no... >> Ok, so it's filled, and I let it run for about 20 minutes. Got the gauge > up >> to dead center, and it stayed there for 10 minutes. Had the interior all >> nice and toasty warm (right around freezing here right now). No leaks I > can >> see underneath or at any of the hose ends. Fluid level stayed where I > left >> it. Hood still opens, closes, and latches. >> >> So what did I do wrong? What should I be looking for as a sign of > trouble? >> I've got a reasonably long commute tomorrow morning (about 30 minutes at >> 70km/h each way); is it enough to take it out for a test run tonight and >> then just watch the temperature gauge tomorrow? >> >> Clint >> >> "Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message >> news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no... >> > So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling > system". >> > How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things > (over-heating, >> > etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up and ready to go >> > would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have to run like a > madman >> > from starting the engine to get it filled? Do I need a helper standing >> > there, dumping coolant in? >> > >> > Thanks for your patience and assistance! >> > >> > Clint >> > > |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
On the closed cooling system in you truck it must be burped. As explained
air is trapped around the thermostat and it does not open, hole or no hole! Air rises and that's the highest point. Been there, done that! I changed the antifreeze on a 89 I had once and it got very hot very fast. Keep a good eye on the temperature. What I did was loosen the upper radiator hose clamp BEFORE it got red hot and let the air out. Jo Bo "Earle Horton" <earle@vascongado.usa> wrote in message news:45a1b564$0$7833$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.co m... > Get up a little early tomorrow morning and verify the fluid level. > Otherwise, you should be good to go. > > Earle > > "Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message > news:L6ioh.558187$1T2.9577@pd7urf2no... >> Ok, so it's filled, and I let it run for about 20 minutes. Got the gauge > up >> to dead center, and it stayed there for 10 minutes. Had the interior all >> nice and toasty warm (right around freezing here right now). No leaks I > can >> see underneath or at any of the hose ends. Fluid level stayed where I > left >> it. Hood still opens, closes, and latches. >> >> So what did I do wrong? What should I be looking for as a sign of > trouble? >> I've got a reasonably long commute tomorrow morning (about 30 minutes at >> 70km/h each way); is it enough to take it out for a test run tonight and >> then just watch the temperature gauge tomorrow? >> >> Clint >> >> "Clint" <cneufeld@mysocks.shaw.ca> wrote in message >> news:2Bcoh.557260$1T2.129266@pd7urf2no... >> > So the FSM says "engine should be running when re-filling cooling > system". >> > How much time do I have to get it filled before bad things > (over-heating, >> > etc) happen? I'm presuming having my coolant mixed up and ready to go >> > would be a good idea, but other than that? Do I have to run like a > madman >> > from starting the engine to get it filled? Do I need a helper standing >> > there, dumping coolant in? >> > >> > Thanks for your patience and assistance! >> > >> > Clint >> > > |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
Jo Bo wrote:
> On the closed cooling system in you truck it must be burped. As > explained air is trapped around the thermostat and it does not open, > hole or no hole! Air rises and that's the highest point. Been there, > done that! I changed the antifreeze on a 89 I had once and it got > very hot very fast. Keep a good eye on the temperature. What I did > was loosen the upper radiator hose clamp BEFORE it got red hot and > let the air out. I just burp mine by squeezing the upper radiator hose till air bubbles come out the fill. Then add more antifreeaze as I release the hose... wash, rinse, repeat till it just won't take any more. -- DougW |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
Jo Bo wrote:
> On the closed cooling system in you truck it must be burped. As > explained air is trapped around the thermostat and it does not open, > hole or no hole! Air rises and that's the highest point. Been there, > done that! I changed the antifreeze on a 89 I had once and it got > very hot very fast. Keep a good eye on the temperature. What I did > was loosen the upper radiator hose clamp BEFORE it got red hot and > let the air out. I just burp mine by squeezing the upper radiator hose till air bubbles come out the fill. Then add more antifreeaze as I release the hose... wash, rinse, repeat till it just won't take any more. -- DougW |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
Jo Bo wrote:
> On the closed cooling system in you truck it must be burped. As > explained air is trapped around the thermostat and it does not open, > hole or no hole! Air rises and that's the highest point. Been there, > done that! I changed the antifreeze on a 89 I had once and it got > very hot very fast. Keep a good eye on the temperature. What I did > was loosen the upper radiator hose clamp BEFORE it got red hot and > let the air out. I just burp mine by squeezing the upper radiator hose till air bubbles come out the fill. Then add more antifreeaze as I release the hose... wash, rinse, repeat till it just won't take any more. -- DougW |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
I just took it out for a 30 minute drive; everything seems ok. Temp never
made it more than half-way up the gauge, and I was watching it like a hawk. :) Clint "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:Mujoh.17967$oA1.12285@newsfe19.lga... > Jo Bo wrote: >> On the closed cooling system in you truck it must be burped. As >> explained air is trapped around the thermostat and it does not open, >> hole or no hole! Air rises and that's the highest point. Been there, >> done that! I changed the antifreeze on a 89 I had once and it got >> very hot very fast. Keep a good eye on the temperature. What I did >> was loosen the upper radiator hose clamp BEFORE it got red hot and >> let the air out. > > I just burp mine by squeezing the upper radiator hose till air > bubbles come out the fill. Then add more antifreeaze as I release > the hose... wash, rinse, repeat till it just won't take any more. > > -- > DougW > |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
I just took it out for a 30 minute drive; everything seems ok. Temp never
made it more than half-way up the gauge, and I was watching it like a hawk. :) Clint "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:Mujoh.17967$oA1.12285@newsfe19.lga... > Jo Bo wrote: >> On the closed cooling system in you truck it must be burped. As >> explained air is trapped around the thermostat and it does not open, >> hole or no hole! Air rises and that's the highest point. Been there, >> done that! I changed the antifreeze on a 89 I had once and it got >> very hot very fast. Keep a good eye on the temperature. What I did >> was loosen the upper radiator hose clamp BEFORE it got red hot and >> let the air out. > > I just burp mine by squeezing the upper radiator hose till air > bubbles come out the fill. Then add more antifreeaze as I release > the hose... wash, rinse, repeat till it just won't take any more. > > -- > DougW > |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
I just took it out for a 30 minute drive; everything seems ok. Temp never
made it more than half-way up the gauge, and I was watching it like a hawk. :) Clint "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:Mujoh.17967$oA1.12285@newsfe19.lga... > Jo Bo wrote: >> On the closed cooling system in you truck it must be burped. As >> explained air is trapped around the thermostat and it does not open, >> hole or no hole! Air rises and that's the highest point. Been there, >> done that! I changed the antifreeze on a 89 I had once and it got >> very hot very fast. Keep a good eye on the temperature. What I did >> was loosen the upper radiator hose clamp BEFORE it got red hot and >> let the air out. > > I just burp mine by squeezing the upper radiator hose till air > bubbles come out the fill. Then add more antifreeaze as I release > the hose... wash, rinse, repeat till it just won't take any more. > > -- > DougW > |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
Just because it wasn't mentioned, I figured I would seeing as you are in
The Great White North according to your header. Did you flush the system with water before filling it up? I ask because this throws the 'premix' antifreeze percent 'way' off. When you water flush, water is left in the block and heater so you need to add the correct amount of pure antifreeze first, then top it up with water when refilling. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) Clint wrote: > > I just took it out for a 30 minute drive; everything seems ok. Temp never > made it more than half-way up the gauge, and I was watching it like a hawk. > :) > > Clint > > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message > news:Mujoh.17967$oA1.12285@newsfe19.lga... > > Jo Bo wrote: > >> On the closed cooling system in you truck it must be burped. As > >> explained air is trapped around the thermostat and it does not open, > >> hole or no hole! Air rises and that's the highest point. Been there, > >> done that! I changed the antifreeze on a 89 I had once and it got > >> very hot very fast. Keep a good eye on the temperature. What I did > >> was loosen the upper radiator hose clamp BEFORE it got red hot and > >> let the air out. > > > > I just burp mine by squeezing the upper radiator hose till air > > bubbles come out the fill. Then add more antifreeaze as I release > > the hose... wash, rinse, repeat till it just won't take any more. > > > > -- > > DougW > > |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
Just because it wasn't mentioned, I figured I would seeing as you are in
The Great White North according to your header. Did you flush the system with water before filling it up? I ask because this throws the 'premix' antifreeze percent 'way' off. When you water flush, water is left in the block and heater so you need to add the correct amount of pure antifreeze first, then top it up with water when refilling. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) Clint wrote: > > I just took it out for a 30 minute drive; everything seems ok. Temp never > made it more than half-way up the gauge, and I was watching it like a hawk. > :) > > Clint > > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message > news:Mujoh.17967$oA1.12285@newsfe19.lga... > > Jo Bo wrote: > >> On the closed cooling system in you truck it must be burped. As > >> explained air is trapped around the thermostat and it does not open, > >> hole or no hole! Air rises and that's the highest point. Been there, > >> done that! I changed the antifreeze on a 89 I had once and it got > >> very hot very fast. Keep a good eye on the temperature. What I did > >> was loosen the upper radiator hose clamp BEFORE it got red hot and > >> let the air out. > > > > I just burp mine by squeezing the upper radiator hose till air > > bubbles come out the fill. Then add more antifreeaze as I release > > the hose... wash, rinse, repeat till it just won't take any more. > > > > -- > > DougW > > |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
Just because it wasn't mentioned, I figured I would seeing as you are in
The Great White North according to your header. Did you flush the system with water before filling it up? I ask because this throws the 'premix' antifreeze percent 'way' off. When you water flush, water is left in the block and heater so you need to add the correct amount of pure antifreeze first, then top it up with water when refilling. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) Clint wrote: > > I just took it out for a 30 minute drive; everything seems ok. Temp never > made it more than half-way up the gauge, and I was watching it like a hawk. > :) > > Clint > > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message > news:Mujoh.17967$oA1.12285@newsfe19.lga... > > Jo Bo wrote: > >> On the closed cooling system in you truck it must be burped. As > >> explained air is trapped around the thermostat and it does not open, > >> hole or no hole! Air rises and that's the highest point. Been there, > >> done that! I changed the antifreeze on a 89 I had once and it got > >> very hot very fast. Keep a good eye on the temperature. What I did > >> was loosen the upper radiator hose clamp BEFORE it got red hot and > >> let the air out. > > > > I just burp mine by squeezing the upper radiator hose till air > > bubbles come out the fill. Then add more antifreeaze as I release > > the hose... wash, rinse, repeat till it just won't take any more. > > > > -- > > DougW > > |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:8nhoh.17953$oA1.5674@newsfe19.lga... > Carl wrote: >> Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get the hang >> of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier to adjust, but >> also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH more reliable. > > I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, > stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. A tire iron silly, or a cheater bar... Kate |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:8nhoh.17953$oA1.5674@newsfe19.lga... > Carl wrote: >> Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get the hang >> of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier to adjust, but >> also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH more reliable. > > I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, > stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. A tire iron silly, or a cheater bar... Kate |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:8nhoh.17953$oA1.5674@newsfe19.lga... > Carl wrote: >> Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get the hang >> of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier to adjust, but >> also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH more reliable. > > I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, > stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. A tire iron silly, or a cheater bar... Kate |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:8nhoh.17953$oA1.5674@newsfe19.lga... > Carl wrote: >> Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get the hang >> of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier to adjust, but >> also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH more reliable. > > I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, > stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. A tire iron silly, or a cheater bar... Kate |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:krjoh.17966$oA1.7681@newsfe19.lga... > Earle Horton wrote: >> "DougW" wrote... >>> Carl wrote: >>>> Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get >>>> the hang of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier >>>> to adjust, but also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH >>>> more reliable. >>> >>> I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, >>> stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. >>> >> You needed a 2x4? > > Yep. There ain't nothin you can't fix on a chevy C-10 > with a 2x4. :) > > The 2x4 was just the right size to wedge in there. Worked well > on motor mounts too. AND to whack the starter now and then... Kate |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:krjoh.17966$oA1.7681@newsfe19.lga... > Earle Horton wrote: >> "DougW" wrote... >>> Carl wrote: >>>> Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get >>>> the hang of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier >>>> to adjust, but also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH >>>> more reliable. >>> >>> I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, >>> stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. >>> >> You needed a 2x4? > > Yep. There ain't nothin you can't fix on a chevy C-10 > with a 2x4. :) > > The 2x4 was just the right size to wedge in there. Worked well > on motor mounts too. AND to whack the starter now and then... Kate |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:krjoh.17966$oA1.7681@newsfe19.lga... > Earle Horton wrote: >> "DougW" wrote... >>> Carl wrote: >>>> Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get >>>> the hang of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier >>>> to adjust, but also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH >>>> more reliable. >>> >>> I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, >>> stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. >>> >> You needed a 2x4? > > Yep. There ain't nothin you can't fix on a chevy C-10 > with a 2x4. :) > > The 2x4 was just the right size to wedge in there. Worked well > on motor mounts too. AND to whack the starter now and then... Kate |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:krjoh.17966$oA1.7681@newsfe19.lga... > Earle Horton wrote: >> "DougW" wrote... >>> Carl wrote: >>>> Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get >>>> the hang of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier >>>> to adjust, but also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH >>>> more reliable. >>> >>> I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, >>> stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. >>> >> You needed a 2x4? > > Yep. There ain't nothin you can't fix on a chevy C-10 > with a 2x4. :) > > The 2x4 was just the right size to wedge in there. Worked well > on motor mounts too. AND to whack the starter now and then... Kate |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
I always used one hand to push and hold the alt, and one hand to tighten the
bolts. Never had a problem? Carl "Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message news:oRhph.2409$u8.223@bignews2.bellsouth.net... > > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message > news:8nhoh.17953$oA1.5674@newsfe19.lga... >> Carl wrote: >>> Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get the hang >>> of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier to adjust, but >>> also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH more reliable. >> >> I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, >> stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. > > A tire iron silly, or a cheater bar... > > Kate > |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
I always used one hand to push and hold the alt, and one hand to tighten the
bolts. Never had a problem? Carl "Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message news:oRhph.2409$u8.223@bignews2.bellsouth.net... > > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message > news:8nhoh.17953$oA1.5674@newsfe19.lga... >> Carl wrote: >>> Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get the hang >>> of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier to adjust, but >>> also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH more reliable. >> >> I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, >> stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. > > A tire iron silly, or a cheater bar... > > Kate > |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
I always used one hand to push and hold the alt, and one hand to tighten the
bolts. Never had a problem? Carl "Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message news:oRhph.2409$u8.223@bignews2.bellsouth.net... > > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message > news:8nhoh.17953$oA1.5674@newsfe19.lga... >> Carl wrote: >>> Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get the hang >>> of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier to adjust, but >>> also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH more reliable. >> >> I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, >> stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. > > A tire iron silly, or a cheater bar... > > Kate > |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
I always used one hand to push and hold the alt, and one hand to tighten the
bolts. Never had a problem? Carl "Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message news:oRhph.2409$u8.223@bignews2.bellsouth.net... > > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message > news:8nhoh.17953$oA1.5674@newsfe19.lga... >> Carl wrote: >>> Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get the hang >>> of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier to adjust, but >>> also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH more reliable. >> >> I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, >> stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. > > A tire iron silly, or a cheater bar... > > Kate > |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
On a scale of Bubba Smith to Warren Sapp, roughly where do your arms fit? Carl proclaimed: > I always used one hand to push and hold the alt, and one hand to tighten the > bolts. Never had a problem? > > Carl > > > "Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message > news:oRhph.2409$u8.223@bignews2.bellsouth.net... > >>"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message >>news:8nhoh.17953$oA1.5674@newsfe19.lga... >> >>>Carl wrote: >>> >>>>Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get the hang >>>>of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier to adjust, but >>>>also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH more reliable. >>> >>>I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, >>>stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. >> >>A tire iron silly, or a cheater bar... >> >>Kate >> > > > |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
On a scale of Bubba Smith to Warren Sapp, roughly where do your arms fit? Carl proclaimed: > I always used one hand to push and hold the alt, and one hand to tighten the > bolts. Never had a problem? > > Carl > > > "Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message > news:oRhph.2409$u8.223@bignews2.bellsouth.net... > >>"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message >>news:8nhoh.17953$oA1.5674@newsfe19.lga... >> >>>Carl wrote: >>> >>>>Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get the hang >>>>of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier to adjust, but >>>>also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH more reliable. >>> >>>I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, >>>stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. >> >>A tire iron silly, or a cheater bar... >> >>Kate >> > > > |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
On a scale of Bubba Smith to Warren Sapp, roughly where do your arms fit? Carl proclaimed: > I always used one hand to push and hold the alt, and one hand to tighten the > bolts. Never had a problem? > > Carl > > > "Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message > news:oRhph.2409$u8.223@bignews2.bellsouth.net... > >>"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message >>news:8nhoh.17953$oA1.5674@newsfe19.lga... >> >>>Carl wrote: >>> >>>>Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get the hang >>>>of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier to adjust, but >>>>also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH more reliable. >>> >>>I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, >>>stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. >> >>A tire iron silly, or a cheater bar... >> >>Kate >> > > > |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
On a scale of Bubba Smith to Warren Sapp, roughly where do your arms fit? Carl proclaimed: > I always used one hand to push and hold the alt, and one hand to tighten the > bolts. Never had a problem? > > Carl > > > "Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message > news:oRhph.2409$u8.223@bignews2.bellsouth.net... > >>"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message >>news:8nhoh.17953$oA1.5674@newsfe19.lga... >> >>>Carl wrote: >>> >>>>Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get the hang >>>>of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier to adjust, but >>>>also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH more reliable. >>> >>>I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, >>>stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. >> >>A tire iron silly, or a cheater bar... >> >>Kate >> > > > |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
Lon,
After a few years in the delivery and now in the construction business, holding an alternator is not much of a challenge. ;-) Carl "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message news:BfSdnVzQBOW9ZzjYnZ2dnUVZ_tPinZ2d@comcast.com. .. > > On a scale of Bubba Smith to Warren Sapp, roughly where do your arms fit? > > > Carl proclaimed: > >> I always used one hand to push and hold the alt, and one hand to tighten >> the bolts. Never had a problem? >> >> Carl >> >> >> "Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message >> news:oRhph.2409$u8.223@bignews2.bellsouth.net... >> >>>"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message >>>news:8nhoh.17953$oA1.5674@newsfe19.lga... >>> >>>>Carl wrote: >>>> >>>>>Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get the hang >>>>>of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier to adjust, but >>>>>also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH more reliable. >>>> >>>>I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, >>>>stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. >>> >>>A tire iron silly, or a cheater bar... >>> >>>Kate >>> >> >> |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
Lon,
After a few years in the delivery and now in the construction business, holding an alternator is not much of a challenge. ;-) Carl "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message news:BfSdnVzQBOW9ZzjYnZ2dnUVZ_tPinZ2d@comcast.com. .. > > On a scale of Bubba Smith to Warren Sapp, roughly where do your arms fit? > > > Carl proclaimed: > >> I always used one hand to push and hold the alt, and one hand to tighten >> the bolts. Never had a problem? >> >> Carl >> >> >> "Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message >> news:oRhph.2409$u8.223@bignews2.bellsouth.net... >> >>>"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message >>>news:8nhoh.17953$oA1.5674@newsfe19.lga... >>> >>>>Carl wrote: >>>> >>>>>Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get the hang >>>>>of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier to adjust, but >>>>>also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH more reliable. >>>> >>>>I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, >>>>stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. >>> >>>A tire iron silly, or a cheater bar... >>> >>>Kate >>> >> >> |
Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
Lon,
After a few years in the delivery and now in the construction business, holding an alternator is not much of a challenge. ;-) Carl "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message news:BfSdnVzQBOW9ZzjYnZ2dnUVZ_tPinZ2d@comcast.com. .. > > On a scale of Bubba Smith to Warren Sapp, roughly where do your arms fit? > > > Carl proclaimed: > >> I always used one hand to push and hold the alt, and one hand to tighten >> the bolts. Never had a problem? >> >> Carl >> >> >> "Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message >> news:oRhph.2409$u8.223@bignews2.bellsouth.net... >> >>>"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message >>>news:8nhoh.17953$oA1.5674@newsfe19.lga... >>> >>>>Carl wrote: >>>> >>>>>Yes, it can be a PITA. However, I've found that once you get the hang >>>>>of it, it's not so bad. The Ford system is much easier to adjust, but >>>>>also keep in mind that your Jeep system is MUCH more reliable. >>>> >>>>I like the old chevy c-10. loosen two bolts on the alternator, >>>>stick a 2x4 between the alternator and engine, pull, tighten bolts. >>> >>>A tire iron silly, or a cheater bar... >>> >>>Kate >>> >> >> |
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