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4dranch · 03-25-2009, 09:03 PM

I drove to town yesterday and I noticed antifreeze leaking.

Changed out radiator cap and thermostat. drove around the backroads today and same thing....

The top hose and top of radiator super hot....
bottom hose and radiator just a little warm....

What should I do now...

ol Curt · 03-25-2009, 09:05 PM

Is it coming out of the overflow tube?

4dranch · 03-25-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ol Curt

Is it coming out of the overflow tube?

yes it is...

joe231 · 03-25-2009, 09:33 PM

that is normal, get you an overflow bottle of some sorts

4dranch · 03-25-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

that is normal, get you an overflow bottle of some sorts

that's it....I feel like an idiot

Thanks joe, I'll find something,

joe231 · 03-25-2009, 10:07 PM

yeah as long as it isn't overheating.......back in the olden days they just let that pollution hit the ground......surprised any one survived the olden days

protrash64 · 03-26-2009, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

yeah as long as it isn't overheating.......back in the olden days they just let that pollution hit the ground......surprised any one survived the olden days

Yeah!!!! The old days....no seat belts, smokes were good for ya, chewing on lead paint........its a wonder we are even here.

bosephus · 03-26-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

Yeah!!!! The old days....no seat belts, smokes were good for ya, chewing on lead paint........its a wonder we are even here.

UH-OH Do I see the forming of the lead paint eaters club

protrash64 · 03-26-2009, 02:06 PM

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UH-OH Do I see the forming of the lead paint eaters club

.......how about the 'no helmet bike club' too

........

bosephus · 03-26-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

.......how about the 'no helmet bike club' too

........

and the ever popular"I've ridden on the back speaker dash of the car"club

jchav62 · 03-26-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

Yeah!!!! The old days....no seat belts, smokes were good for ya, chewing on lead paint........its a wonder we are even here.

Don't forget riding in the back of a pickup! That used to be a treat for us...now it's child endangerment...

LIVE RUST · 03-26-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

Yeah!!!! The old days....no seat belts, smokes were good for ya, chewing on lead paint........its a wonder we are even here.

Yep, no seat belts, solid steel razor sharp dashboards, indestructible ladder frame construction that transfers 100% of the impact energy directly to the occupants, ah the good old days.

pittdawg · 03-27-2009, 09:56 AM

Remember Lawn Darts?

protrash64 · 03-27-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by pittdawg

Remember Lawn Darts?

...yeah, back in the day... growing up in the 70's and we would all be unleashed in the back yard and allowed to throw brightly colored missles at each other; completely sanctioned by the adult supervisors

...

....just think 4D....this all started with a radiator leak.

71swb4x4 · 03-25-2009, 10:11 PM

Just an FYI, the top hose is the hot water coming from the engine, the bottom hose is the cooler water going back to the engine.

joe231 · 03-25-2009, 10:13 PM

^^^good point

jchav62 · 03-26-2009, 10:21 AM

Just another quick note. It's good to leave these old radiators just a little 'underfull'. I fill mine to just about an inch or more below the cap. Help stop leaks caused by pressure... still cools fine... Learned that from my buddy's Dad.

4dranch · 03-26-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

Just another quick note. It's good to leave these old radiators just a little 'underfull'. I fill mine to just about an inch or more below the cap. Help stop leaks caused by pressure... still cools fine... Learned that from my buddy's Dad.

Thanks, Joe
I went ahead and put the aftermarket can back on till I find something a little cooler. plan on driving again today..

Joey~AP · 03-26-2009, 02:24 PM

These are fairly cheap...

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4dranch · 03-26-2009, 02:57 PM

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These are fairly cheap...

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I may have to look into them,,,,that looks kinda nice..

.how much is fairly cheap ??

Joey~AP · 03-26-2009, 02:59 PM

Summit is showin em around $15.

4dranch · 03-26-2009, 03:02 PM

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Summit is showin em around $15.

that is cheap,,,Thanks Joey

joe231 · 03-27-2009, 10:55 AM

yeah, lawn darts were so fun.....until i accidentally killed my pet turtle with one

03-25-2009, 09:03 PM	#1
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Little help I drove to town yesterday and I noticed antifreeze leaking. Changed out radiator cap and thermostat. drove around the backroads today and same thing.... The top hose and top of radiator super hot.... bottom hose and radiator just a little warm.... What should I do now... __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

03-25-2009, 09:05 PM	#2
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: Little help Is it coming out of the overflow tube?

03-25-2009, 09:33 PM	#4
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Little help that is normal, get you an overflow bottle of some sorts __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-25-2009, 10:07 PM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Little help yeah as long as it isn't overheating.......back in the olden days they just let that pollution hit the ground......surprised any one survived the olden days __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-27-2009, 09:56 AM	#13
pittdawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 31	Re: Little help Remember Lawn Darts?

03-25-2009, 10:11 PM	#15
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Little help Just an FYI, the top hose is the hot water coming from the engine, the bottom hose is the cooler water going back to the engine. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

03-25-2009, 10:13 PM	#16
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Little help ^^^good point __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-26-2009, 10:21 AM	#17
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Little help Just another quick note. It's good to leave these old radiators just a little 'underfull'. I fill mine to just about an inch or more below the cap. Help stop leaks caused by pressure... still cools fine... Learned that from my buddy's Dad. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

03-26-2009, 02:24 PM	#19
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Little help These are fairly cheap... __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

03-26-2009, 02:59 PM	#21
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Little help Summit is showin em around $15. __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

03-27-2009, 10:55 AM	#23
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Little help yeah, lawn darts were so fun.....until i accidentally killed my pet turtle with one __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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