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06-18-2023, 04:57 PM | #1 |
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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 ??? |
06-18-2023, 08:34 PM | #2 |
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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.
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06-19-2023, 08:03 PM | #3 |
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Re: 54 flat head rad
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