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Re: [Mgs] Coolant draining on an MGB

To: PaulHunt73 <paulhunt73@virginmedia.com>
Subject: Re: [Mgs] Coolant draining on an MGB
From: Richard Lindsay via Mgs <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Thu, 9 May 2019 11:53:42 -0500
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All probably true, certainly the thermostat. I wonder if opening the block
drain while flushing would help clear debris? The maximum safe cooling
needed during a flush, with a running engine, would be the head.

My interest in this topic, beyond the academic value, is that I am about to
start a '75 Triumph TR6 that certainly has rust scale in the block (and
head). The radiator has been reverse flushed and flows cleanly in both
directions. I don't want to plug it up so I will do 'something'. Hummm...

Rick

On Thu, May 9, 2019, 10:52 AM PaulHunt73 <paulhunt73@virginmedia.com> wrote:

> Thermostat probably closed so that would need to be removed.  Even then
> would the water take the shortest route?  I.e. running the engine more
> effective?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> I've often wrestled with this. I usually flush debris out by running the
> engine and flowing water through. However, any system that flushes tends to
> put the output debris in the radiator! How about disconnecting the TOP
> hose, feeding fresh water into the radiator, and ducting the output from
> the waterpump into a bucket? Anyone tried this?
>
>>
>
>

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&#39;75 Triumph TR6 that certainly has rust scale in the block (and head). =
The radiator has been reverse flushed and flows cleanly in both directions.=
 I don&#39;t want to plug it up so I will do &#39;something&#39;. Hummm...<=
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=3D"gmail_quote" dir=3D"auto"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Thu,=
 May 9, 2019, 10:52 AM PaulHunt73 &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:paulhunt73@virginme=
dia.com">paulhunt73@virginmedia.com</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote cla=
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