RE: Mild Overheating

[Richard Kinsley <r.kinsley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Gary H. wrote:
> 
> When you bypass the heater core you effectively reduce the amount of 
> coolant in the system, whether capped or with a hose bypass. I've never 
> had a problem in any of the cars I've done this to.
> 
> I'd replace the radiator cap with a new 16lb unit and see what happens. 
> Do the cheap & easy stuff 1st. :) 
> 
> Gary H. 
> 
> 
> Bill Maurits wrote:
> > 
> > Also, is my little bypass hose adding to my problem? Should I just cap
> > them instead? Will the caps hold?
> > 
> > Bill M
> > 65 Coronet 500 'vert
> > 
> > On 4/20/07, Ben Jr. Morgan <polara_hotrods@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > I don't know about the rest of your questions, but on the overflow yes, 
> > > that's normal. Go ahead and wrig up an overflow system on it (snatch it 
> > > off a car in the wrecking yard best thing to do) it will allow you to 
> > > keep more coolant in the system anyway.
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You can remove the threaded nipples and put in caps. But sometimes they 
are corroded and if you want to reuse them it might be best to leave in 
the little bypass hose.



Rich Kinsley  '64 Polara 4 dr 318poly w/goodies


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