Yeah Bob, I retorqued the head to 55 lbs 3 times. No cracks that I can see any evidence of. That was the first thing I thought of too. Nothing in the oil. The vinegar trick was recommended to me by FB members. I think it was a mistake, the tubes were too thin. Anyway, the Rad. and block were clean and as I said, it did not run hot then. A friend also mentioned the head gasket the engine also seems to have a miss. I put a new Copper gasket on it last year.
Terry
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Originally Posted by Brentwood Bob
The most important part of the emptying in 4 seconds test in my opinion would be seeing the radiator empty in a gush. No hesitation, no meek gurgling, but a manly gush.
I am wondering why the car ran good in the hills for a year and then developed the overheating.
I hope you retorqued the head, and have an intact head gasket. With the vinegar treatment could a crack in the block reappear?
reset the points, inspect the wear block, and then retime the motor.
Also check the intake and exhaust manifold to block bolts.
Bob
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