Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan

Posted by Joe Santana On 2018/2/7 19:12:28

The engine is back together and started, but the thermostat didn't open. New thermostat and retaining ring. We think there is air trapped in the return spigot because it is only a little warm, the engine is hot, and the radiator is cold. We're letting it cool down and will try again. Then we'll try to jack up the rear of the car to get the back of the engine higher than the front to get the air to the back away from the return pipe .

Any other suggestions? Is their a trick with cooling system when you start up for the first time?

And remember their are no dumb questions.

EDItT. Restarting after cooling did the trick. T