Re: Initial start on new engine
On my stand originally I had no radiator, but didn't want it to run with no coolant. While it's no substitute for a radiator I connected the two water pump outlets with a piece of bicycle inner tube and put tall standpipes out of the heads. Standpipes were 1 3/4" hose connected to 1 1/2" pvc pipe. Remove belt first. When it starts to steam pretty good, shut down. I have a rad now.
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Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)
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