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Hot Rods 1947 chevy truck coolant leak

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by fafaniruzik, Jul 17, 2016.

  1. fafaniruzik
    Joined: Sep 16, 2009
    Posts: 93

    fafaniruzik
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    After reinstalling the radiator on my trucks. I began to fill it with coolant. About 30 seconds later it all started to pour out the bottom.

    Through stupidity and fine detective work I found the source.

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    As you can see. The linkage of the accellorator wasn't attached.

    Here's my question. Where can I get the plug/bolt? To screw the linkage connection to the engine block. And two. Is coolant even supposed to be able to pour out of there.


    Any help would be appreciated.
     
  2. 302GMC
    Joined: Dec 15, 2005
    Posts: 8,175

    302GMC
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    from Idaho

    1. From me via PM
    2.Yes, it goes into the water jacket. Permatex or a copper washer seals it.
    From the looks of the rust on the side of the block, I'd clean it up & look the full length of the base of the cylinders above the oil galley for a freeze crack.
     
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  3. fafaniruzik
    Joined: Sep 16, 2009
    Posts: 93

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    It's mostly KS dirt and mud. But it runs like a top. I just was trying to run it for longer than 30 seconds. Pm sent.
     

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