Thread: Hot Engine
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Old 05-01-2019, 05:41 PM   #9
G.M.
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Default Re: Hot Engine

I just went through a bout with my 36 roadster. Have not driven it yet
but know it's good to go. We would drive it 40 or 50 miles and it would
slowly get low on coolant even with an over flow bottle. Looking down
at tubs in the radiator every one looked completely plugged. Took it out
and to the radiator shop, he removed one of the tanks and ran a rod
through them. Put it on yesterday and ran it for 45 minutes with a Lasko
box fan in front of the grill. Temp at top of top tank below water line on
the front with laser gun it ran at 145. Took fan away and it still ran at
150 for another 45 minutes and it 90 degrees outside temp. Looks good,
put hood on Thursday and take it for a ride. G.M.

Found a leak under the bracket on the top of the radiator on the drivers
side. Took a small torch and melted the lead so the bracket popped loose
and leaded the seam on the side of the tank Put the bracket back on and
all is good with no leaks. Warmed it up to 165 and went for a short ride.
85 outside temp and stayed at a little below 165. Hoods back on and new
tires so it looks like it's good to drive. G.M.
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