Hi All,
I managed to get a couple of clamps wraped around the bypass hose, wow
what a job. I let her cool down first. Thanks for all the help.
Rick
Rick/Carolyn wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> Looking forward to seeing some of you at the meet this weekend. Looks
> like Puddles my frogeye will make it. Had me a little worried as this
> is the most distant place that we are going to. She hasn't run in ten
> years and the new rebuilt is running like a charm. In fact, People keep
> coming up and asking "What size V8 I have under the hood?" They are a
> little let down to hear it's just a modified baby four. Most tell me it
> sounds better than their V8 at the hot rod show's we attend.
>
> For the most dumb thing I've done lately, I have been drive Puddles to
> work for a week to get some miles on her before the show. I walk out
> yesterday and a very large puddle has developed under her. Quick
> examination revealed radiator fluid. First thing I thought was how much
> work it will be to replace the water pump two days before the show.
> Well, I did it again, looking closer I found someone, namely me, left
> the clamps off the bypass hose and every time it got enough pressure to
> burp it did. After a few choice words and kicking myself in the back
> side a few times I corrected the problem. I was wondering why I was
> running 180 degrees instead of the 160 normal. I guess that will teach
> me to name a car Puddles, she's just living true to her name.
>
> Rick
>
> 52 MGTD, 74 B, 58 A Coupe, 76 XJ12C (wife's), & puddles (60 Frogeye)
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