| Large Arbor |
07-27-2014 07:22 PM |
Patrick,
Yes, you were correct. A small puddle of antifreeze on the floor this morning after a brief ride. :)
Phil
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| patrickt |
07-27-2014 07:28 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Large Arbor
(Post 1311988)
Patrick,
Yes, you were correct. A small puddle of antifreeze on the floor this morning after a brief ride. :)
Phil
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Now, had you posted that as a new thread, say, last week, writing that you had a puddle of coolant on the floor coming from your overflow tube, there would have been at least two or three well-intentioned replies telling you that your head gasket was shot and that you now need to pull the heads.... |
| Large Arbor |
07-27-2014 07:48 PM |
I have also decided that flat white painted side pipes are a pain. Pipes get hot, pain bubbles and turns color. I will try a 7 day cure and see if that is any better. But back on topic. Is it better to run in the 180 degree range or 200 degree range? I know the stat is 180. I also warm it up to 140 or so before pulling out of the driveway. Then I drive gently until I reach the 170-180 range.
Phil
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| patrickt |
07-27-2014 07:54 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Large Arbor
(Post 1311995)
Is it better to run in the 180 degree range or 200 degree range?
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Either one is just fine. The engine will outlive you running at either one of those temps.:3DSMILE: |
| ERA Chas |
07-27-2014 08:24 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Large Arbor
(Post 1311995)
Is it better to run in the 180 degree range or 200 degree range? I know the stat is 180.
Phil
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You're overworrying this Phil. !80 Stat is fine. You could see running temps up to about 235 (I did) with the extended boil point that an 18 pound cap and AF mix allow-without boil over. Only worry if prolonged is that the brass tank splits its seams or a worn hose lets go. You are checking your hoses aren't you???.
The only concerns are that oil temps mimic that (they should) and keep it moving. If you must idle (lights etc), raise the RPM to 1800 or so to move the water pump faster.
Drive more / worry less.
-and stop listening to the Orifice-errr-Oracle of Overflow. He likes to fabricate tall tales to impress newer guys that he knows what he's talking about. - NOBODY would tell you your head gaskets are gone with a puddle at the overflow tube....:rolleyes: |
| patrickt |
07-28-2014 06:16 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by ERA Chas
(Post 1312005)
...-and stop listening to the Orifice-errr-Oracle of Overflow. He likes to fabricate tall tales to impress newer guys that he knows what he's talking about.
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Uhhh, should I tell him about his air bleeds now, or save that for later?:p |
i think solely for entertainment purposes, this would be a perfect time to post pics of the dual roll bar install. Chas really enjoys it.
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| patrickt |
07-28-2014 09:30 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by FWB
(Post 1312109)
i think solely for entertainment purposes, this would be a perfect time to post pics of the dual roll bar install. Chas really enjoys it.
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Or, I could just bet him on what comes up the most in the myriads of car and engine forums if he just Googles "what causes coolant coming out the overflow tube?" :LOL: |
| ERA Chas |
07-28-2014 09:59 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
(Post 1312114)
Or, I could just bet him on what comes up the most in the myriads of car and engine forums if he just Googles "what causes coolant coming out the overflow tube?" :LOL:
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So that must be an empirical fact because of its frequency on the internet.
Propagated by geniuses like you. :JEKYLHYDE
You find blown gaskets by leak-downs, the exhaust and the dipstick.
Stick to your air bleeds. :rolleyes: |
| Large Arbor |
07-28-2014 05:13 PM |
I did immediately check the oil when I saw the antifreeze was a little low.....(:
Phil
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| Large Arbor |
07-28-2014 05:15 PM |
I did immediately check the oil when I saw the antifreeze was a little low.....(:
Phil
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| DanEC |
07-28-2014 05:22 PM |
Amazing - 5 pages on a coolant catch bottle. %/
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| RodKnock |
07-28-2014 05:38 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by DanEC
(Post 1312174)
Amazing - 5 pages on a coolant catch bottle. %/
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And it's, let's just say, less than elegant. |
| patrickt |
07-28-2014 05:46 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
(Post 1312179)
And it's, let's just say, less than elegant.
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... but so am I.:cool: |
| Large Arbor |
07-28-2014 07:26 PM |
It is likely due to me that I double posted...
Phil
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| patrickt |
07-28-2014 07:34 PM |
Oh yeah, make sure you check the little hidden set screw on the clutch linkage. It can back out and then your clutch linkage falls apart when you're driving. (Chas. can't remember my thread on that one).:LOL:
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