>===== Original Message From "Cary Henry" <caryhenry@hotmail.com> =====
>I just reassemlbed my 76 today and started it for the first time since the
>restoration began. I let it run for about 20 minutes so I could burp the
>cooling system. Well, after about 20 minutes the car overheated. The
>coolant was completely full. I have never had it overheat before. I
>rebuilt the water pump and replaced the thermostat when I had it apart. Is
>it normal for these cars to overheat if they are just idling for a while, or
>do I have a problem?
>
Along with the other advice you've already recieved, I also found it necesaary
to elevate the front of the car to get the last of the air pockets out of the
cooling system.
Shawn J. Loseke
Fort Collins, CO
http://www.triumphowners.com/79 (1972 TR6)
http://www.triumphowners.com/690 (1980 TR8)
|