My Engine Boils !!!!!!!!
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From: Queen Creek AZ
My Engine Boils !!!!!!!!
Help !!!!!!
I recentlry replaced my engine in my 76 Vette and since then it overheats, I also replaced the water pump all hoses, the inlet manifold and carb and thermostat, and.....re-cored the radiator, 'I Think' my problem is that the radiator hoses are collapsing when the engine gets hot, originally they had springs in them, but like a dums *** I threw them out as I could see no reason for them
, can anyone tell me where I can get some new ones and also IF ? this is not the problem where else I can looks to resolve it.
Thanks Guys and Gals !!!!
Gary
I recentlry replaced my engine in my 76 Vette and since then it overheats, I also replaced the water pump all hoses, the inlet manifold and carb and thermostat, and.....re-cored the radiator, 'I Think' my problem is that the radiator hoses are collapsing when the engine gets hot, originally they had springs in them, but like a dums *** I threw them out as I could see no reason for them
, can anyone tell me where I can get some new ones and also IF ? this is not the problem where else I can looks to resolve it.Thanks Guys and Gals !!!!
Gary
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From: Syracuse NY
Eklers is where we got one for my brothers 69 after we found that his didn't have a spring.
http://www.ecklers.com/search.asp?ac...searchHistory=
Corvette Radiator Hose, Lower, 1973-1976Early
Corvette Radiator Hose, Lower, ACDelco, 1976Late-1982
Corvette Radiator Hose, Lower, Small Block, 1973-1976Early
Corvette Braided Radiator Hose, Upper/Lower, 1973-1979
Item# 53070 18.99 ea.
Item# A3585 17.99 ea.
Item# 39247 51.99 ea.
Item# A5817 59.99 ea.
http://www.ecklers.com/search.asp?ac...searchHistory=
Corvette Radiator Hose, Lower, 1973-1976Early
Corvette Radiator Hose, Lower, ACDelco, 1976Late-1982
Corvette Radiator Hose, Lower, Small Block, 1973-1976Early
Corvette Braided Radiator Hose, Upper/Lower, 1973-1979
Item# 53070 18.99 ea.
Item# A3585 17.99 ea.
Item# 39247 51.99 ea.
Item# A5817 59.99 ea.
Melting Slicks
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From: Piedmont Va
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13,'19-'20
NAPA has them spring loaded. The bottom one will collapse in a heartbeat without a spring. I run the top hose with no spring no problem!
1. Inadequate airflow through front of car. Is the air damn/spoiler properly installed?
2. Poorly performing fan
3. Stuck Thermostat
4. Blown Head Gasket?
IF ? this is not the problem where else I can looks to resolve it.
2. Poorly performing fan
3. Stuck Thermostat
4. Blown Head Gasket?
Last edited by CheezMoe; Jun 29, 2009 at 10:15 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Tucson AZ
NAPA has them spring loaded. The bottom one will collapse in a heartbeat without a spring. I run the top hose with no spring no problem!
1. Inadequate airflow through front of car. Is the air damn/spoiler properly installed?
2. Poorly performing fan
3. Stuck Thermostat
4. Blown Head Gasket?
1. Inadequate airflow through front of car. Is the air damn/spoiler properly installed?
2. Poorly performing fan
3. Stuck Thermostat
4. Blown Head Gasket?
Add a whole bunch more than can cause overheat:
cracked block
blockage inside the block
cracked head........
but seriously
what radiator are you running? I bought a DeWitt for my 69 big block and it's good in the Tucson summers at 110* now. I also run a Lincoln Mark VIII 2 speed fan.
Start with new hoses, and go from there. Biggest thing is the KISS principle........Keep It Simple Stupid. You'll find it soon, and it'll be simple, has to be
BBTank
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Thanks for all your responses 
, I somehow doubt engine problems (unless I got the inlet gasket on wrong) or the other components, the Rad i am using is the standard one but it has a new core, and like you i live in AZ (Phoenix).
I guess i will have to call Ecklers and other to ensure the ones they sell have the springs inside, I see Zip list a special one for an L82 (thats what I have), maybe it's special
, I somehow doubt engine problems (unless I got the inlet gasket on wrong) or the other components, the Rad i am using is the standard one but it has a new core, and like you i live in AZ (Phoenix).I guess i will have to call Ecklers and other to ensure the ones they sell have the springs inside, I see Zip list a special one for an L82 (thats what I have), maybe it's special
