Re: What are the odds...
I moved it into the garage this morning when it was light, and let it sit all day. It has nearly thawed out. I started the engine (with the belt off again) and let it run for 3 minutes or so just to get some heat to it. It ran very smoothly - and quietly as the belt wasn't driving the noisy accessories. I checked the oil, and it was clean and wasn't milky.
It looks like my lower hose may have a leak, and the 17 year old radiator actually looks sound. I guess the test will be when I install the belt tomorrow night and start circulating water through the system. But just sitting, I'm not getting water in the oil.
I wish I could have gotten home earlier today to test this out.
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"Green Monster" (Red Sox fan)
1970 GMC survivor, 350/200 4R, 3.42 rear gears, 2.5/4 drop, ECE disc brake conversion, powder coated suspension
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