Re: IML: Cooling system "cleaning"

[therichardsonfamily@xxxxxxxxxxx]

I used the amount the packge described for one load of dishes.  I figured the volume of water was reasonably close.  Be sure to mix it thoroughly with hot water before adding to your radiator.

As Dave describes, run it at operating temp. for an hour or two, then flush completely until you get clear water.  I'm happy with the results.

Dan

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From: Doug Norton <e.norton@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> How much Cascade would you add to the cooling system of a 1964 Imperial?  
> Thanks.
>    
>   Doug Norton
>   1964 Crown Coupe
> 
> sosmi@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>     Sorry to mis-direct my reply, I prefer not to use the more aggressive flush 
> chemicals, some require a neutralizer flush, which simply adds to the procedure. 
> It also can damage gaskets, heater cores, radiator, and water pump seals.I would 
> rather do several Cascade flushes, on a really bad system.The t-shirt filter is 
> a good idea, but an old sock in the return hose at the t-stat end, would give 
> more filter area, and not plug up so quick. Everyone has a lost sock in their 
> sock drawer, now I found another use for it. Dave.
>    
>   -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: therichardsonfamily@xxxxxxxxxxx 
> 
> > Kenyon, et al: 
> > 
> > I tried an old-timers trick of using "Cascade" automatic dishwashing detergent 
> > in my '67 engine. Mine had sat in a garage for about 10 years with blown 
> freeze 
> > plugs and no antifreeze in it. It was started every month and only run for a 
> > short time to keep the oil moving around. Plenty of rust in that system! 
> > 
> > The "Cascade" made sense in that it was a cleaner, that wouldn't foam up / 
> > create alot of bubbles. I opted for this as a gentler solution than the harsh 
> > flushes at the auto parts store, due to the age of my gaskets. It seemed to 
> > work - I have no leaks. I would think that you would be OK using the regular 
> > cooling system flushes because of your new rebuild. 
> > 
> > Additio nally, as a way to "strain" out the rust & scale particles, I used a 
> > "filter" at the upper radiator hose. Nothing more than a piece of "tee-shirt" 
> > held in place by the hose & clamp. Be careful with this, as the "filter" gets 
> > clogged with particles fairly quickly - in 5 to 10 miles, depending on the 
> > "weave". I would think many "old car folks could benefit from this 
> arrangement. 
> > There is an actual upper hose filter available from a company in Australia. 
> > 
> > This arrangement was used for a couple of weeks as I drove back and forth to 
> > work - you would be amazed at the amount of junk / sand / rust that got caught 
> > in the "filter". I now have new antifreeze in her and about 3500 miles since I 
> > began the car project. Another change of antifreeze is coming, and then I 
> think 
> > I'm comfortable with the cooling system. 
> > 
> > Hope this helps, 
> > 
> > Dan Richardson 
> > 300L Family Heirloom 
> > 
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• From: Doug Norton <e.norton@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
• Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:48:59 +0000

How much Cascade would you add to the cooling system of a 1964 Imperial?  Thanks.

 

Doug Norton

1964 Crown Coupe

sosmi@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

Sorry to mis-direct my reply, I prefer not to use the more aggressive flush chemicals, some require a neutralizer flush, which simply adds to the procedure. It also can damage gaskets, heater cores, radiator, and water pump seals.I would rather do several Cascade flushes, on a really bad system.The t-shirt filter is a good idea, but an old sock in the return hose at the t-stat end, would give more filter area, and not plug up so quick. Everyone has a lost sock in their sock drawer, now I found another use for it. Dave.

 

-------------- Original message --------------
From: therichardsonfamily@xxxxxxxxxxx

> Kenyon, et al:
>
> I tried an old-timers trick of using "Cascade" automatic dishwashing detergent
> in my '67 engine. Mine had sat in a garage for about 10 years with blown freeze
> plugs and no antifreeze in it. It was started every month and only run for a
> short time to keep the oil moving around. Plenty of rust in that system!
>
> The "Cascade" made sense in that it was a cleaner, that wouldn't foam up /
> create alot of bubbles. I opted for this as a gentler solution than the harsh
> flushes at the auto parts store, due to the age of my gaskets. It seemed to
> work - I have no leaks. I would think that you would be OK using the regular
> cooling system flushes because of your new rebuild.
>
> Additio nally, as a way to "strain" out the rust & scale particles, I used a
> "filter" at the upper radiator hose. Nothing more than a piece of "tee-shirt"
> held in place by the hose & clamp. Be careful with this, as the "filter" gets
> clogged with particles fairly quickly - in 5 to 10 miles, depending on the
> "weave". I would think many "old car folks could benefit from this arrangement.
> There is an actual upper hose filter available from a company in Australia.
>
> This arrangement was used for a couple of weeks as I drove back and forth to
> work - you would be amazed at the amount of junk / sand / rust that got caught
> in the "filter". I now have new antifreeze in her and about 3500 miles since I
> began the car project. Another change of antifreeze is coming, and then I think
> I'm comfortable with the cooling system.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Dan Richardson
> 300L Family Heirloom
>
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