RE: IML: colling system pressure?

[Ken Lang <imperialken@xxxxxxxxx>]

Ya know, I forgot to add, that if you do install an in-line filter, it might
be a good idea to drive it around a bit without the thermostat to get
maximum flow.  Then after you've thoroughly dislodged everything and trapped
it in the filter you can re-install the stat.

Ken



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Subject: Re: IML: colling system pressure?

OK, thanks for everyone's input on the water jacket pressure question.

I think Dave's experience with head gasket failure with water pressure at
30-40 psi will make me pull the thermostat and run the water through with
the system "open".  Following a good flushing, I will probably throw in an
old radiator and do the "Cascade" cleaning.

I do like the filter idea.  Ken, will you share your info with the list
regarding a source?

Thanks again everyone for your help.  I'll be back with more questions.

Dan Richardson
300L Family Heirloom


 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: sosmi@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Dan, if you leave the T-stat in the the water flow would be so low, it
will do 
> no good. That could also raise pressures to an un-safe level. To get the
most 
> volume of water flow, the T-stat needs to be removed, don't worry about
engine 
> temp, just flow the water.Dave.
> 
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: therichardsonfamily@xxxxxxxxxxx 
> 
> > Dave, et al: 
> > 
> > I kind of wanted to leave the thermostat in - to allow the engine to
reach 
> > operating temps and maybe loosen some of that junk up. Then just let it
come 
> > out the upper hose, and all over my feet. I don't want to blow any
gaskets 
> > though. 
> > 
> > So... any thoughts on 30+ psi through the cooling system in the block?
Or 
> > should I just be safe? 
> > 
> > Dan Richardson 
> > 300L Family Heirloom 
> > 




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