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cvicky

06-18-2023 04:57 PM

54 flat head rad

changed lower rad hose and put 4 gallons anti freeze, now doesn't seem to be circulating
is there an easy way to get air out ???

Dobie Gillis

06-18-2023 08:34 PM

Re: 54 flat head rad

Pull the upper hoses and fill until water begins to come out of the thermostat housings. Install the upper hoses and continue filling to within 2 inches of the radiator filler neck. Run the engine and observe when the thermostats open. You should see activity at that point.

cvicky

06-19-2023 08:03 PM

Re: 54 flat head rad

thx got lucky this morning, when i started the car up it bled itself
now running at 180*

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