would it be alright if I drove less than 3 miles on a highway with no traffic in below 35 degree weather without the fan or water pump spinning? I need to do this to get it in a garage to work on it while it snows tomorrow, I just want to check before I do any damage.
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i drove alot further than that when my fan clutch packed it in , but i wouldnt drive it with out the water pump can you flat tow it ?
I would tow. No pump is a problem. Ofcourse, I drove more than three miles with almost no coolant thanks to a hose slipping off the flared pipe. The 2F is pretty stout nut why abuse it when you are not in a rough spot? Better to tow.
Just my opinion and I am sticking to it.
Just my opinion and I am sticking to it.
i wouldn't risk it. the head on the 2f is does NOT like to be overheated.
1 mile might be doable if cold, but three....?
1 mile might be doable if cold, but three....?
60wag
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When the head gasket goes or the head cracks, what will you do then? I'd tow it.
Like we say here in PR "Lo barato sale caro." When you do something the wrong way trying to save yourself a few bucks, in the long run that cheap move will cost you more than if you would have done it right in the first place.
My point is, why risk damaging your engine when there are more proper alternatives.
What is cheaper, an engine rebuild or a tow truck?
Besides, tow trucks are pretty cheap.
My point is, why risk damaging your engine when there are more proper alternatives.
What is cheaper, an engine rebuild or a tow truck?
Besides, tow trucks are pretty cheap.
Don't try this at home. . . .
Get an old pair of pantyhose. . . and place around crank and water pump only and tie as tight as you can it so sits in the V of the pulley's, now start engine but only idle, don't rev it. There will be a bit of slip till it heats a bit and then it should tighten up and spin your pump. If it has not tightened up within a minute then shut down and use another method to move it to shop.
This is a very short term option and no warranty is given or implied due to the variables beyond my control.
Get an old pair of pantyhose. . . and place around crank and water pump only and tie as tight as you can it so sits in the V of the pulley's, now start engine but only idle, don't rev it. There will be a bit of slip till it heats a bit and then it should tighten up and spin your pump. If it has not tightened up within a minute then shut down and use another method to move it to shop.
This is a very short term option and no warranty is given or implied due to the variables beyond my control.
Mark W
Yep, I really don't really care that much I guess.
35 below zero? 3 miles?
Fire it up and don't wait for it to run smoothly. Just pull the choke and go. Keep it gentle. Watch the temp gauge.
You should probably make it okay. But if the gauge climbs, shut it down and let it cool. Cool a lot.
It's not a good idea, but at those temps, starting with a cold engine, you'll probably be okay.
Getting a buddy to flat tow you would be better.
Mark...
Fire it up and don't wait for it to run smoothly. Just pull the choke and go. Keep it gentle. Watch the temp gauge.
You should probably make it okay. But if the gauge climbs, shut it down and let it cool. Cool a lot.
It's not a good idea, but at those temps, starting with a cold engine, you'll probably be okay.
Getting a buddy to flat tow you would be better.
Mark...
x2 My old 3F would take 15 mins before the thermostat would open on cold nights.
Keep the rpm down,get it into top gear early and watch the gauge.
Takes a while befoe the water gets to 180F
3 miles is not that far, find a dumb redneck with a big ford, tell him you have a broken toyota and a tow strap and you'll give him 5 bucks to drag your truck there for you, he'll probably do it because he'll think it's so funny that he had to tow a little toyota somewhere and he'll probably even do it for free. Toy Chevy and Jeep owners get off on stuff like that.
When my 60's smog pump seized on the highway with two kids under 3 in the back seat sleeping and no tools on board, I drove about 1.5 miles in 60 degree midday weather keeping a close eye on the temp gauge to get off the highway and into a parking lot.
That being said, it was not a comfortable feeling.
That being said, it was not a comfortable feeling.
60wag
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The temp gauge is in the head but is only sensing the temp of the water near it. When the water isn't circulating, hot spots can form very quickly. If you have to drive it, drive it but given a choice, I wouldn't.
BJ60NZ, none of the women I know wear pantyhose. Would a bra do? Say, this is begining to sound like a real fun date night activity- break down out of town...
Cruiserdrew
On the way there
No way you should do this.
While you might get away with it, you might crack the head.
I agree-have some one tow you or, rent a tow dolly from u-haul and pull it over to the shop. Better yet, fit it where it sits!
While you might get away with it, you might crack the head.
I agree-have some one tow you or, rent a tow dolly from u-haul and pull it over to the shop. Better yet, fit it where it sits!
