Just my luck :(

[1fun71]

latley I have been using my 71 as a trash truck hauling a load about once a week to the dump. well on my way to the dump I notice I was leaving a billowing white cloud behind me almost causing zero visibility for the drivers I was ahead of. I kinda chuckled to myself and laughed because we had just recieved about 9" of snow and my truck was mostly still covered except for the windows. But the joke was on me as my engine started to miss and I got the all too familiar smell in my nostrils. A quick glance at the temperature gauge confirmed what I already knew. I turned around limping her home never getting over 210, by the time I got there the miss was gone and so was most of my water! Well I can't blame anybody since I built the motor in my garage last winter, it was my first.

So, I was wondering If anyone could give me some advice. I won't be able to get around to fixing it for awhile so what steps could I take to keep it in good shape until then? I am aware that antifreeze will pit bearings and such so I assume I should drain the oil, but do I just put fresh back in or flush it first somehow? any help would be great thanks in advance.

Joe