My only thought is that you might have an air pocket in the cooling
system. On the early Stags they had an air bleeder in the middle of the
top radiator hose to let out air trapped in the system.
Lenny Seidman
Lawrence G. Miceli wrote:
>
> Ok. I know that overheating and Stags go hand in hand but this one has me
> stumped.
>
> I have just completed the rebuild of my 73 MK II Stag with original
> engine. New 12 vane water pump, new big core radiator, new expansion
> bottle & cap, new thermostat (the correct one), new antifreeze.
>
> The car runs and idles without getting hot. The temp gauge reads half
> way. When I turn the car off the radiator/overflow spills a lot of fluid
> all over the floor, while making horrible gurgling noises.
>
> I have checked the temp of the block with a temp stick (a stick that
> melts at certain temps) and the motor does not seem to be overheated
> (about 200 degrees after the engine is turned off).. There is no water in
> the oil, but the radiator hoses do seem slightly pressurized when the car
> is shut off. Not while it is running.
>
> I have not tested the temp gauge nor do I know how to tell if the fan
> clutch is working. I have been rebuilding this car for almost 4 years,
> and would really like to drive it before it gets to darn hot here in
> South Florida.
>
> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Larry Miceli
>
> '73 Stag
> '66 Herald
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Lenny Seidman
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, USA
email: lseidman@erols.com
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