ls3 crate engine issue
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ok so I added the overflow tank and the tee into the top coolant hose for the steam line. I cannot get the air out to have the thermostat open I have the front end of the car up in the air and have squeezed both hoses while the car is warming up and it won't open. does anyone have any other tricks to get the air out?
In post #16, LS1 TJ says that he drills three 1/8" holes in the thermostat's outer flange to get some water flowing prior to the thermostat opening. I would think that this would get the air out as well.
I'm getting close to starting the engine on my LS376/480, Tremec T56 Magnum swapped 1991 Foxbody coupe. Hooking up my engine's steam line and filling it with coolant is something that I'm dealing with right now. Good luck on fixing your car's problem.
In post #16, LS1 TJ says that he drills three 1/8" holes in the thermostat's outer flange to get some water flowing prior to the thermostat opening. I would think that this would get the air out as well.
I'm getting close to starting the engine on my LS376/480, Tremec T56 Magnum swapped 1991 Foxbody coupe. Hooking up my engine's steam line and filling it with coolant is something that I'm dealing with right now. Good luck on fixing your car's problem.
I'm getting close to starting the engine on my LS376/480, Tremec T56 Magnum swapped 1991 Foxbody coupe. Hooking up my engine's steam line and filling it with coolant is something that I'm dealing with right now. Good luck on fixing your car's problem.
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In post #16, LS1 TJ says that he drills three 1/8" holes in the thermostat's outer flange to get some water flowing prior to the thermostat opening. I would think that this would get the air out as well.
I'm getting close to starting the engine on my LS376/480, Tremec T56 Magnum swapped 1991 Foxbody coupe. Hooking up my engine's steam line and filling it with coolant is something that I'm dealing with right now. Good luck on fixing your car's problem.
I'm getting close to starting the engine on my LS376/480, Tremec T56 Magnum swapped 1991 Foxbody coupe. Hooking up my engine's steam line and filling it with coolant is something that I'm dealing with right now. Good luck on fixing your car's problem.
I guess I will have to try this was hoping not to have to take it apart again ugh
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The easiest way to make sure that the thermostat open quickly on first start is to fill the block by using the upper hose as a funnel. Disconnect the upper hose from the radiator and fill the block as much as it will take, then connect the upper hose back to the radiator. I also like to use a funnel mounted to the radiator fill during first start. This will help to purge any air and replace it with coolant.
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The easiest way to make sure that the thermostat open quickly on first start is to fill the block by using the upper ho as a funnel. Disconnect the upper hose from the radiator and fill the block as much as it will take, then connect the upper hose back to the radiator. I also like to use a funnel mounted to the radiator fill during first start. This will help to purge any air and replace it with coolant.
Andrew
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Do you have a funnel just sitting in the radiator fill port or is it something firmly mounted to the fill port. The old Prestone radiator flush kits had a little plastic pipe that fit tightly into the radiator fill port. I know I still have one or two of those in my garage.
