Ted House
This is Jim House - I also had this problem and just ran water instead of
fixing the problem. Two weeks ago it froze and created a bigger problem
(another story). Do you have a temp gauge if so are you running hot. In my
case it had to run up over 200 to boil over. This only happened on trips
over 1/2 hour or if the outside temp was over 90 degrease. What I would
recommend you do is pull your radiator. It is a simple job and can be
completed in under 1/2 hour. Disconnect the hoses and turn out either 4 or
6 bolts. Then lift the radiator straight up and out of the truck. Take it
to a radiator shop and have them do a FLOW test. If it is bad then they
will be able to advise you on your next steps. For me I got it cleaned and
it now flows at double the rate it was. I am running at a steady 160 all of
the time! However I also got a bonus of a leak that is now sealed with an
add in sealer that I added to the radiator fluid. Some people do NOT like
doing this but I am cheep and only looking to keep the truck running for
trips to the dump 2 times per week. Later after the kids finish collage (8
years) I will tear it down and do a full restore.
Where are you located?
NHJim
45 Chevy 3104
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Ted House
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2001 3:28 AM
To: Chevy Mailing List
Subject: [oletrucks] Radiator Problem
Hi all,
It seems that every time that I drive my truck for any distance the
radiator spits out this frothy white mixture of radiator fluid and water
through the overflow drain. When I drive short distances around town I
do not notice this. Would it help to have the radiator 'rotted out', or
is there something more to the issue that i do not know about.
This is on a 55 chevy 2nd series 1/2 ton with the original 235 and 4
speed.
Thanks in Advance for the help,
Ted.
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