Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
 

You've got that right.


"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
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> 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.
>
>> "Clint" wrote...
>>> Close enough. :) MJ, or Comanche pickup truck.
>>>
>>> BTW, whoever designed the drive belt adjustment mechanism on these
>>> vehicles should have to personally apologize to every person who's
>>> ever had to adjust one. What a PITA!
>
>

Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
 

I used to use a pickaxe handle on my old Torino.

"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
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> You've got that right.
>
>
> "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.
>>
>>> "Clint" wrote...
>>>> Close enough. :) MJ, or Comanche pickup truck.
>>>>
>>>> BTW, whoever designed the drive belt adjustment mechanism on these
>>>> vehicles should have to personally apologize to every person who's
>>>> ever had to adjust one. What a PITA!
>>
>>
>
>

Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
 

I used to use a pickaxe handle on my old Torino.

"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
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> You've got that right.
>
>
> "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.
>>
>>> "Clint" wrote...
>>>> Close enough. :) MJ, or Comanche pickup truck.
>>>>
>>>> BTW, whoever designed the drive belt adjustment mechanism on these
>>>> vehicles should have to personally apologize to every person who's
>>>> ever had to adjust one. What a PITA!
>>
>>
>
>

Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
 

I used to use a pickaxe handle on my old Torino.

"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:joSdnY20Nb1UOTzYnZ2dnUVZ_qCmnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> You've got that right.
>
>
> "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.
>>
>>> "Clint" wrote...
>>>> Close enough. :) MJ, or Comanche pickup truck.
>>>>
>>>> BTW, whoever designed the drive belt adjustment mechanism on these
>>>> vehicles should have to personally apologize to every person who's
>>>> ever had to adjust one. What a PITA!
>>
>>
>
>

Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
 

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
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> 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...
 

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...
 

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 Sun, 07 Jan 2007 23:46:36 +0000, Clint wrote:

> Close enough. :) MJ, or Comanche pickup truck.
>
> BTW, whoever designed the drive belt adjustment mechanism on these vehicles
> should have to personally apologize to every person who's ever had to adjust
> one. What a PITA!

You called that one right! Since it only takes 2 screws, I usually yank
the aux electric fan out of my MJ when I have to adjust the belt. Saves
more time than you would think. I also put a wobble extension on a 1/4
inch drive to turn the adjusting screw.

On filling, make sure the heater hose doesn't sit higher than the bottle.
If it loops up higher than the bottle you can get a bubble in there that
is almost impossible to burp out. I tie mine down to the bracket with a
zip tie. I also usually pull the top hose off at the engine side and fill
the radiator/lower hose thru that - I get impatient with that !@#$% bottle.

--
Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>

Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
 

On Sun, 07 Jan 2007 23:46:36 +0000, Clint wrote:

> Close enough. :) MJ, or Comanche pickup truck.
>
> BTW, whoever designed the drive belt adjustment mechanism on these vehicles
> should have to personally apologize to every person who's ever had to adjust
> one. What a PITA!

You called that one right! Since it only takes 2 screws, I usually yank
the aux electric fan out of my MJ when I have to adjust the belt. Saves
more time than you would think. I also put a wobble extension on a 1/4
inch drive to turn the adjusting screw.

On filling, make sure the heater hose doesn't sit higher than the bottle.
If it loops up higher than the bottle you can get a bubble in there that
is almost impossible to burp out. I tie mine down to the bracket with a
zip tie. I also usually pull the top hose off at the engine side and fill
the radiator/lower hose thru that - I get impatient with that !@#$% bottle.

--
Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>

Re: Re-filling the cooling system after radiator replacement...
 

On Sun, 07 Jan 2007 23:46:36 +0000, Clint wrote:

> Close enough. :) MJ, or Comanche pickup truck.
>
> BTW, whoever designed the drive belt adjustment mechanism on these vehicles
> should have to personally apologize to every person who's ever had to adjust
> one. What a PITA!

You called that one right! Since it only takes 2 screws, I usually yank
the aux electric fan out of my MJ when I have to adjust the belt. Saves
more time than you would think. I also put a wobble extension on a 1/4
inch drive to turn the adjusting screw.

On filling, make sure the heater hose doesn't sit higher than the bottle.
If it loops up higher than the bottle you can get a bubble in there that
is almost impossible to burp out. I tie mine down to the bracket with a
zip tie. I also usually pull the top hose off at the engine side and fill
the radiator/lower hose thru that - I get impatient with that !@#$% bottle.

--
Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>