Radiator flush.
 

Getting the crud out of the radiator. Has anyone used Lime-A-Way or CLR to clean them? I have heard this works like a charm. Want to be sure though. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Darren, Take the radiator out and take it to a shop.Let them flush it and if it does leak after the flush, they can repair it. It is worth the little work because when you get it together and it leaks I will here that Sicilian temper from here. Won't even cost much. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif

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Radiator doesn't have any leaks. I just wanted to get some of the gunk out.

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Bring it A-Len over here on Ogden,next to where that Deuce was,while you have it out of the car.
Lenny will flush it,& test it all for a minimal charge.
He is very good,& it will insure you are good to go.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

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I'm getting the feeling this is something I shouldn't do myself. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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You can do it yourself but it is usually less than 100.00 to have a rad shop do it and they usually do a good job. Just make sure you tell them to not lose the tag.

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Thanks Charley.

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If the radiator has crud in it, most likey the entire cooling system does as well.

Do yourself a favor and drain/flush the engine block Pull the drain plugs located on the lower block. You may need to dislodge the crap in the block after the plugs are removed. You'll be amazed at what comes out!

Its a easy Saturday task using the right tools and well worth your time and effort.

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Bring it A-Len over here on Ogden,next to where that Deuce was,while you have it out of the car.
Lenny will flush it,& test it all for a minimal charge.
He is very good,& it will insure you are good to go.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

[/ QUOTE ]Do what he tells you Darren and stop asking! Should have been done by now! Or you won't get your cheese steak. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

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Oh boy. All I wanted to do was put the heads on and paint up the motor. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif

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See what you started!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...elairSucks.gif

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I'm doing everything within my power not to go out and buy an engine hoist! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/crazy.gif

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Want to borrow one for a while ??? You may as well...I bet John P has one laying around.

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If the engine hoist enters the garage I can probably forget driving the car this summer. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif But it would be so much easier to repaint the motor.

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It would only take a day or 2..

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[ QUOTE ]
I'm doing everything within my power not to go out and buy an engine hoist! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/crazy.gif

[/ QUOTE ]Rent one https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif

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I am expecting the worst. But, looks like I have one for next week. Next set of pictures I post will be of all the parts on the ground which I had left over. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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And throw in some current pix of that Lil Grease Monkey of yours.He's always good for a pain in the neck. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...4-1445_IMG.jpg

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I love that picture. That is what my grandaughter will be doing this summer. Can't tell her parents though! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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The kid probably just finished switching the shift linkage all around. . .or he unbolted the pipes from the headers.

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I'm doing everything within my power not to go out and buy an engine hoist! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/crazy.gif

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Darren, Borrow a hoist, buy a stand. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif Get the stand with four wheels, it's more stable. You'll also need four 3/8" by 3" bolts (GRADE 8) with washers to mount the motor to the stand.

It takes less than half a day to pull your engine out, and less than half a day to put it back in. You'll be glad you did it, much better access to both your motor and your engine bay - you can really get at everything standing in the bay!

Keep the camera handy, take pics of everything before you remove it, and bag and tag all parts and hardware. Buy a case of beer and invite one or two buddies over for the removal and the re-install, they can help you make sure the engine moves in and out without banging into anything.
Separate the trans from the bell housing and drop out the trans first, then pull off the bell housing, clutch and flywheel while the engine is swinging from the hook.

I would be there for you but you're a little far from Seattle and my wife might miss me.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Buy a case of beer and invite one or two buddies over for the removal and the re-install

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Better buy Coke, or else you'll have drunken buddies trying to tell you where stuff goes. Save the beer for when it's all done!

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A quarter of the way there Sam. A friend is going to loan me a hoist. And I have an engine stand somewhere. This is really the way to do it. I have till spring so I am going to take my time with this and do the best job I can. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif It would be good to have you here Sam. Thanks for the advice. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Hey Bill, I never break out the beer until the day is done https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif