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

"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.
>
You needed a 2x4?

Earle

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

"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.
>
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
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> 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
>>
>
>