Ford 460 motorhome running hot
Hello again everyone! Just wanted to check in after all the recent repairs with a new and exciting issue! Haha well kind of new. So the 460 engine in my 1988 ford E350 motorhome is running pretty...
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"As a result of this, I am a believer in using only distilled water with a radiator."
Assuming that you mean distilled water MIXED 50%/50% with the appropriate antifreeze/coolant? (see owners manual)
Using deionized, RO (reverse osmosis) or, bottled drinking water is also fine as long as it is mixed with the appropriate coolant.
"Also, I tried two flushes of radiator flush. This did nothing and I do not believe it can attack sediment issues. Waste of money."
Agreed there. Most over the counter radiator flush additives are worthless if you are trying to dissolve hardened internal radiator scale. They work if you get oil/fuel/ATF in the coolant, but, so does flushing with soap and hot water. Save your time/money.
Chum lee
Assuming that you mean distilled water MIXED 50%/50% with the appropriate antifreeze/coolant? (see owners manual)
Using deionized, RO (reverse osmosis) or, bottled drinking water is also fine as long as it is mixed with the appropriate coolant.
"Also, I tried two flushes of radiator flush. This did nothing and I do not believe it can attack sediment issues. Waste of money."
Agreed there. Most over the counter radiator flush additives are worthless if you are trying to dissolve hardened internal radiator scale. They work if you get oil/fuel/ATF in the coolant, but, so does flushing with soap and hot water. Save your time/money.
Chum lee
