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Old 04-24-2014, 07:27 PM
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Lightbulb Another way to fill coolant...
...Without need to raise the reservoir

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Uses a lenght of discarded clotheswasher drain hose; fits tight to do the burping. Inserted to the reservoir seam level sets final suggested level.
 
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Old 04-25-2014, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Externet
...Without need to raise the reservoir

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Uses a lenght of discarded clotheswasher drain hose; fits tight to do the burping. Inserted to the reservoir seam level sets final suggested level.
Interesting, what's with the rigged heater core shut-off valve?
 
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Old 04-25-2014, 10:09 AM
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Interesting thermostat too...
 
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Old 04-25-2014, 10:15 AM
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Curious, too. For bleeding, to keep air out of the core?
 
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Old 04-25-2014, 12:04 PM
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I have tried many ways to bleed the system and the best way I have come up with is to let the truck idle with the cap off. It will slowly get all the air out.
 
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Mike is about to flip the f**k out!
 
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hahahahahahaha....I agree
 
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Where is mike? Haven't seen him on here in several weeks...
 
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Old 04-25-2014, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by DustyLBottoms
Interesting, what's with the rigged heater core shut-off valve?
It is closed in summer to avoid the airconditioner condenser which is very close to the heater core, to fight with the cold air.
 
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Old 04-25-2014, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by acamato
Interesting thermostat too...
Yes, 82C - 180F inline from boneyard parts, no more three-hose and bypass contraptions prone to failure. It is double drilled too.

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