Fixed it finally
Just an update........
If anyone has this problem again....it is helpfull to know that if you leave the system closed and clamp the hose running into the coolant overflow bottle (surgical clamp) when you open the drain plug on the radiator only a small trickle of antifreeze...
Welder cost
Here in NY...I brought pics and specs of 2MBB's bumper to a local welder who does nice work jsut to see what it might cost.....he told me that it would about 1500.00.....I spit out my coffee....he asked "too much?" I told him that I could purchase a new commercially made one for...
So I swapped my waterpump.....lots of flushing......burping...and finally the temp has evened out.....But....
I noticed that there is a slight drip coming from the drain plug.....might be that way because I found a small rubber washer on the driveway after I was all finished.....oops...
try disabling the EGR
Try and see if your EGR or EGR Modulator is not working right.
Try this to check your EGR...while the truck is running and warmed up take the hose that is running to the top of the EGR, disconnect it from the modulator and apply vaccum to it (I used a 10cc...
Similar problems
I just did my waterpump two weeks ago.......and had similar issues.
1. after the waterpump install did you flush the system?
-I wound up trying to burp my system multiple times and it still got hot....so I put a prestone t flush on the heater hose coming off the heat...
Walla!
So I went out and tried to fix this thing......I have installed a prestone t flush thing a while ago...and when you open it there should be visable antifreeze.....there was none.....I notice the neck of the radiator fill was cocked down.....must have leaned on it....I pushed it up and...
Waterpump crapped out a few days ago.....peeing out of the weep hole ALOT!! I replaced the pump yesterday...hoses, gasket.....refilled the antifreeze and started it up......no leaks (unbelievable!!) but after idling for a few minutes and ride around the block the temp was up to 1/2 and I...
That looks great! I like the design......
What did you use to weld it up...stick or mig?.......
Did you use three pieces of 1/4 rectangular tube or one long piece?
Awesome chart!!! One question though....did you mean that you would do exhaust valves 1 5 9 with the .014 and intake 2 3 7 with the .008.....before I screw up my ride....
Carb it will be...
Just got the PM from the Guru....however I will have to wait until the end of the summer for the rebuild as I don't want the 60 off the beach for the summer......
Then....I will more than likely go tires....but have some time to debate.....31's or 33's.......
Thanks for...