I don't recommend the ribbed radiator hose because they restrict water flow
"more than a smooth hose" and can trap air pockets in the ribs and that
leads to increased temperatures. I always use the smooth hoses.
My second tip for a vehicle running warm especially if you have hills in the
area is to be sure your vacuum and mechanical advance is operating properly.
Joe
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----- Original Message -----
From: <Passnb4U@aol.com>
To: <hollisbsa@hotmail.com>; <dph55@pdq.net>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2000 8:35 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] head gasket cooling
> In a message dated 3/28/00 8:33:16 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> hollisbsa@hotmail.com writes:
>
> > Dave,
> > It has been running about 1/2 hour on the driveway. The temp is
staying
> > aroung 140-150. I have removed the cap and the fluid is moving around
> > however there are no bubbles that I can see. I have re-tested the mix
and
> > it is now rated to +25 so I think I can add a little more coolant. Any
> > other things to take a look at?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jim House
> > 46 3104 Chevy
>
>
> Oh,
>
> My last cooling tip of the week...if she overheats while driving....get
> under the truck and see if the lower radiator hose can collapse, it should
be
> a "ribbed" type, or it should have a wire coil wrapped through the
> inside...if the coil is corroded out, the hose can collapse and slow to
> coolant flow, this usually happens at higher than idle RPMs.
>
> Mike
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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