[AT] Question OT

Richard Fink Sr nancydick at keyconn.net
Wed May 12 19:23:37 PDT 2004


Thanks Phil done that about 2 years ago put in a new 4 core radiator also 
replaced the pump. Changed the thermostat in the spring took it out 
completely today..
R Fink
PA


At 03:51 PM 5/12/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>Richard,
>Have you checked on a new larger radiator? The original in my F-150 was a 
>one row
>unit. Replaced it with a two row and now it almost runs too cool. Another
>possibility is the water pump impeller may have eroded and isn't moving 
>enough water
>any more. Also, if the system had a lot of buildup, your thermostat may 
>also need
>replacing.
>
>My 2¢,
>Phil
>
>
>
> >>At 12:43 PM 5/12/2004 -0800, you wrote:
> >>>This is a Ot and on topic question. i think i have seen on the list
> >>>several times where people had radiator problems heating up. i have had
> >>>this problem from day one it is in my tractor hauler Ford F 350 4x4 with
> >>>460 auto. it has got so bad lately that i have been unable to run it. I
> >>>cleaned out the radiator today with lye as far in as i can see it has
> >>>taken out quite a lot of build up it looked like lime or something it was
> >>>white. Now i think i saw where some one used vinegar or some thing to
> >>>clean them out with any comments. Thanks
> >>>R Fink
> >>>PA
>
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