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joe231 · 02-23-2009, 01:59 PM

just keeping it exciting and on the top for ya

TimE · 02-23-2009, 02:48 PM

MacAttack · 02-23-2009, 06:35 PM

What do you guys think about the 50/50 (already mixed) coolant?

And should I fill the block up (with the bottom hose on - of course) at the thermostat housing first - then put the thermostat in and drop the swivel type housing (with an "O" ring inside its base) with the upper hose on, prior to filling the rest of the radiator?

And finally - is it important that I should have my heater hoses connected upon initial light-up?

protrash64 · 02-23-2009, 06:41 PM

I usually just run water at first. If there is an issue you wont watch your $$$$ running out on the ground. Glad to hear about the progress.

jason65 · 02-23-2009, 08:34 PM

Why pay extra for water? But I would sure stay with the mean green.

protrash64 · 02-23-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

I usually just run water at first. If there is an issue you wont watch your $$$$ running out on the ground. Glad to hear about the progress.

Im quoting myself

..... What I meant was, I use water first to start the engine and see if everything is working fine, even drive it for awhile. If its good drain it and put in whatever you plan on using for coolant.

I agree with YZ250, I use Hyperlube (Hypercool?)......looks like Mountain Dew.... for its corrosion fighting chemicals. There are a bunch of different types but they all fight chemicals eating aluminum. Ive usually gotten 2 gallon containers of distilled water from the grocery store to avoid corrosion.

FreeRideYZ250 · 02-23-2009, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacAttack

What do you guys think about the 50/50 (already mixed) coolant?

And should I fill the block up (with the bottom hose on - of course) at the thermostat housing first - then put the thermostat in and drop the swivel type housing (with an "O" ring inside its base) with the upper hose on, prior to filling the rest of the radiator?

And finally - is it important that I should have my heater hoses connected upon initial light-up?

Filling the block up might not be a bad idea, have never done it myself.

Someone already stated about the 50/50 coolant mix, why pay extra for water? If you are running any aluminum cooling components, you might use de ionized water to mix with the coolant. We do that with dirtbikes, which are all aluminum motors. Slows down the corrosion factor.

You def. want your heater hoses connected, or plugged, as the there is always water circulating through them, I beleive.

MacAttack · 02-24-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FreeRideYZ250

You def. want your heater hoses connected, or plugged, as the there is always water circulating through them, I beleive.

10-4 on the hoses. BTW, I had one of these in my tool box and have never used it - just thought I'd give it a rip during the break-in on the driveway (just hope I've got enough vertical clearance:

**DPowers** · 02-23-2009, 09:27 PM

Since you put the TH350 in- What flexplate and starter are you using?

MacAttack · 02-24-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DPowers

Since you put the TH350 in- What flexplate and starter are you using?

Jeg's 168 tooth flexplate and stock NAPA starter (flat fit up - two bolts, with small leg brace).

Mac.

joe231 · 02-24-2009, 07:34 PM

the under cab location you described was exactly where our filter was before the tear down.....it ran great, no starvation issue

4dranch · 02-24-2009, 11:05 PM

There's so many things to say....I 'm just going to pass.

protrash64 · 02-24-2009, 11:10 PM

...I cant stop laughing. Im glad all you guys are on this forum; makes my day a lot better

jason65 · 02-24-2009, 11:11 PM

If I had that pink thing on my truck I'd put it under the cab to. Keep it in the closet.

4dranch · 02-24-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jason65

If I had that pink thing on my truck I'd put it under the cab to. Keep it in the closet.

don't let them get to you Mac, it's a real happy color.

jason65 · 02-24-2009, 11:28 PM

Sorry Mac, I couldn't help myself.

joe231 · 02-24-2009, 11:28 PM

i'm pretty sure Mac hates us

jason65 · 02-24-2009, 11:30 PM

I guess we could give him some cred points to make up for it.

MacAttack · 02-25-2009, 10:52 AM

Okay - I may be a bit "metro", but not gay.

Mac.

MacAttack · 02-25-2009, 05:13 PM

Maybe a little gay.........(new color idea)

suzq044 · 02-25-2009, 06:35 PM

Panther Pink ftw!

jason65 · 02-25-2009, 08:32 PM

I think your on to something.

4dranch · 02-25-2009, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason65

I think your on to something.

Mac,
your on to something all right, but what???

TimE · 02-25-2009, 10:02 PM

jason65 · 02-25-2009, 10:08 PM

I think we were set up. He gave us ammo like that knowing that we would run the board in a crazy, deranged, half drunken but funny rampage then logged out. Something feels wierd about this.

02-23-2009, 01:59 PM	#1
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins just keeping it exciting and on the top for ya __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-23-2009, 02:48 PM	#2
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

02-23-2009, 06:35 PM	#3
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins What do you guys think about the 50/50 (already mixed) coolant? And should I fill the block up (with the bottom hose on - of course) at the thermostat housing first - then put the thermostat in and drop the swivel type housing (with an "O" ring inside its base) with the upper hose on, prior to filling the rest of the radiator? And finally - is it important that I should have my heater hoses connected upon initial light-up? __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise. Last edited by MacAttack; 02-23-2009 at 06:36 PM.

02-23-2009, 06:41 PM	#4
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins I usually just run water at first. If there is an issue you wont watch your $$$$ running out on the ground. Glad to hear about the progress. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

02-23-2009, 08:34 PM	#5
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Why pay extra for water? But I would sure stay with the mean green.

02-23-2009, 09:27 PM	#9
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,432	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Since you put the TH350 in- What flexplate and starter are you using?

02-24-2009, 07:34 PM	#11
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins the under cab location you described was exactly where our filter was before the tear down.....it ran great, no starvation issue __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 02-24-2009 at 07:34 PM.

02-24-2009, 11:05 PM	#12
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins There's so many things to say....I 'm just going to pass. __________________ *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

02-24-2009, 11:10 PM	#13
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins ...I cant stop laughing. Im glad all you guys are on this forum; makes my day a lot better __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

02-24-2009, 11:11 PM	#14
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins If I had that pink thing on my truck I'd put it under the cab to. Keep it in the closet.

02-24-2009, 11:28 PM	#16
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Sorry Mac, I couldn't help myself.

02-24-2009, 11:28 PM	#17
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins i'm pretty sure Mac hates us __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 02-24-2009 at 11:29 PM.

02-24-2009, 11:30 PM	#18
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins I guess we could give him some cred points to make up for it.

02-25-2009, 10:52 AM	#19
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Okay - I may be a bit "metro", but not gay. Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

02-25-2009, 05:13 PM	#20
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Maybe a little gay.........(new color idea) Attached Images __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.



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02-25-2009, 06:35 PM	#21
suzq044 Resident Photoshop Nerd Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gordon, GA Posts: 723	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins Panther Pink ftw! __________________ PJ - 1966 C10 Panel -- Max² - 1964 Jeep Wagoneer Panel-delivery -- Waiting his turn

02-25-2009, 08:32 PM	#22
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins I think your on to something.

02-25-2009, 10:02 PM	#24
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

02-25-2009, 10:08 PM	#25
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins I think we were set up. He gave us ammo like that knowing that we would run the board in a crazy, deranged, half drunken but funny rampage then logged out. Something feels wierd about this.

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