Sporadic BBC overheating issue question.

There is a product called KW Seal that is amazing at stopping small coolant leaks - head gaskets, cracks etc. I've used it on several engines that have had an anti freeze smell especially at the tailpipe and dumped in a bottle and it stopped the leak.

 

Update:

It looks like my only problem was I didn't have the wire on the plug all the way. I guess it's one of those things when you're expecting the worse and it's something simple. But simple is good!

 

Just love the simple no-cost fixes.. now take it for a long over due ride!

Bob

 

damn Matt took a beatting from the high post # crew and came out on top anyway!

 

glad to see a thread with minimal *****ing. Is the old hamb back?

Im really glad i just learned about the byp*** hose. I had no idea.

 

So it looks like I should take the plug out of the top of my water pump and plumb that back into the intake. I learned something here too. Wonder if my intake has a port ?

 

I did just that on Friday. I took a quick spin into town probably a 5-6 mile round trip. The truck is running 190-200, then it starts to climb. I pull over and feel the rads and they cool. Damn it it's not circulating again. I walk around to the front and something is missing. The cheap chrome Chinese water pulley is gone! It broke the center right out. I'm just glad it didn't go through anybody's windshield!

I had to stop and let it cool down a couple of times but I made it home. I put a GM one back on and looks good to go again.

That's right, thanks again for the advice.

glad to see a thread with minimal *****ing. Is the old hamb back?

Im really glad i just learned about the byp*** hose. I had no idea.

 

Nice work Mat, glad it was a simple fix.