Rad Flush - antifreeze question
Winter is coming and don't ask but I am in the midst of a thorough radiator flush and hose replacement. The chemical cleaner I am using suggests driving the for 3-6 hours over a few days to allow the ...
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Another alternative is to just pull the thermostat. The engine will run without one installed. I've had my hands on a few of these older Chrysler trucks, 318, 383, 365 (?), and there was never too much of an issue with getting the coolant system filled.
I think you're again, over-thinking this. BTW, anyone buying that year truck should expect repair and maintenance to continue. The stalling of the engine is coincidental to the coolant system, not a cause from it. You may be getting some steam on the radiator or the engine if there was any coolant on those parts. Looking at the radiator, you may also have a leak in a core but that is not something to worry about now. The hoses should be tight and slightly expanded form the hot coolant. It may be that you bought a higher temp thermostat than what was originally in the van. They are not all the same. Coolant temps should reach at least 1/2 up on the gauge for engine health and best operating conditions (assuming gauge is accurate).
I think you're again, over-thinking this. BTW, anyone buying that year truck should expect repair and maintenance to continue. The stalling of the engine is coincidental to the coolant system, not a cause from it. You may be getting some steam on the radiator or the engine if there was any coolant on those parts. Looking at the radiator, you may also have a leak in a core but that is not something to worry about now. The hoses should be tight and slightly expanded form the hot coolant. It may be that you bought a higher temp thermostat than what was originally in the van. They are not all the same. Coolant temps should reach at least 1/2 up on the gauge for engine health and best operating conditions (assuming gauge is accurate).
