[AT] Question OT

Richard Fink Sr nancydick at keyconn.net
Thu May 13 09:03:29 PDT 2004


Thomas i was thinking of that idea just run with out the hood. Other items 
i have checked. But this list can come up with some ideas that are very 
help full. Thanks
R Fink
PA



At 06:17 AM 5/13/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>I would check things in this order.
>
>1. Too much antifreeze?
>2. Fan Clutch.  "Easy spin it if it spins freeley then that is 
>the   problem" Should be able to hear it engage when truck is hot.
>3. Thermostat
>4. Plugged Radiator
>5. Head Gasget
>6. Water pump.
>7. Transmission  "Slipping?"
>
>In my high school days I had a water pump impeller come apart. I was on
>a trip with the ROTC. It started overheating. We pulled the thermostat
>and it still overheated. I found if I tied the hood open and drive under
>45 it would not heat so I was able to drive it home.
>
>The next day I removed the water pump and the impeller fell out in pieces.
>
>pga2 at hot1.net 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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