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len47merc

09-13-2016 @ 4:01 AM

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Tom - like you, I have trouble with the amount of time and miles that have passed but I can give no other explanation. The variables were:

1) New concentration of coolant 75+/25- dist/EG versus previous 60/40
2) Non-pressure cap (assumed - came with car) versus previous 4#
3) Wife not in car for tests

Perhaps the combo of the 3 above was adequate to see these results but I doubt it. To what degree (sorry) they collectively had an impact I don't know - likely some for sure but 20 degrees is doubtful. For the time being just going to drive and enjoy the car more at the 'new' operating temps.

Weather/temps are moving into fall now - no '9' in the forecast at all - so my test of pure distilled with only corrosion/rust inhibitor and lubricant will have to wait until next summer, as well as Alan's request for '...10 tests for each condition...'. Darn it, was looking forward to that last one...

Steve

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09-12-2016 @ 4:47 PM

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Thanks, Tom. Good info for me to know.

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09-12-2016 @ 8:42 AM

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There usually is no problem with air bubbles in the Ford cooling system. Drain and flush the system and then refill with a 50/50 mix of water and antifreeze (mix before filling) to about 1/2" below the fill opening. Start the car and run the engine until the thermostats open. The coolant may rise as this happens and then drop to below the core. Fill to the bottom of the fill opening, put on the cap and drive the car. Recheck the level after it cools down.

I like to use Sierra or Prestone Low Tox (propylene glycol) as it is less likely to foam and if you have a head gasket leak, it will not damage the engine like ethylene glycol will. Do NOT use the orange anti-freeze as it will eat the solder in your radiator.

I am not convinced that an air bubble could stay in the cooling system for over 1,000 miles and raise the temperature of the coolant by 20 degrees. But I cannot give an answer as why the car ran 20 degrees cooler after replacing the antifreeze.

Tom

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09-11-2016 @ 9:35 PM

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This was an entertaining thread. Fun to read.

I am a new owner of a EFV8. I have no idea how old the coolant is, so I will be changing it. How do I properly burp my baby? Is letting the engine idle as I re-fill the coolant sufficient? Mine is a stock 40 Ford with no heater.

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09-09-2016 @ 5:51 PM

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Thanks to Alan, pauls39coupe & TomO for weighing in. Learned a LOT about cooling and the 59AB in this process and earlier trip to Gettysburg. Very blessed to be part of this Club and to somehow be the owner of this '47!

Still considering the drive to Bakersfield in Oct w/the wife and '47 (~2,550 miles+ one way).

All the best -

Steve

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ford38v8

09-09-2016 @ 5:43 PM

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09-09-2016 @ 5:11 PM

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Wow! Looks like Alan is really enjoyin' that Grand Prize!

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09-09-2016 @ 4:33 PM

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Steve, You'll have to bring along some of that stuff when you come. That brew has got some head on it! (My wife tells me that it matches my fat head).

Alan

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09-09-2016 @ 4:24 PM

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ps - the lone difference of potential consideration in the test today versus the ride home from Gettysburg is my wife was not in the car with me today. Given many of you may meet her at future Meets I'll leave it to your judgements how you may wish to address that variance!

Steve

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So, as the Chief Bottle Washer, Owner of This Discussion Thread and basically Grand Poobah for the time being it is hereby deemed the prize winner today is Alan The Great! The Prize is the attached Pliny the Elder double IPA clone - brewed in the basement 3 months ago and chilled today for Alan's enjoyment. Please disregard the chill haze - it clears up as you drink it. Cheers!

Steve

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