I got my rad back from the rad shop. Verdict: Not clogged. But, leaking
at 3 corners. In the truck it goes. While we're filling the rad (I pulled
the thermostat by the way. Might put it back in later) I can see the water
flowing out the top tubes inside the rad. So I'm thinking the water pump is
ok. Bought new rad cap, one extra pound of pressure (up to 16lbs). Drove
Lucy up a big, winding hill and the temp gauge is half way between the 2
little dots and the red. When I got to the top and drove on the level a
little it cooled off some, leaning back toward the dots. I'm going to run
it on the turnpike in a few minutes to see what she does. Might put the
thermostat back in and run the same road again. A friend said sometimes
with no thermo the water flows too fast and the truck will overheat. So,
I'm off for a test drive. Cross your fingers ;)
Scooter
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