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Post by jeffwho on Apr 11, 2015 15:35:56 GMT -5
Well, I knew that would get Bob's attention... ANYWAY ...
So a few days back I was messing with my specimen of James T. Kirk's favourite type, pulling out the throttle trying to figure out if I was getting the right charging voltage at the battery with a voltmeter. I never could get anything over 6.24 or so, and as one large wooly mammal told me it should be around 7 or more, I figured I was dealing with a generator issue and NOT a voltage regulator issue as I suspected. Possibly a ground issue? Hmmm
It was about that time that I noticed the radiator hose was collapsed and looking very suspect. I reached around (!) and pushed in the throttle and watched the hose slowly take its normal shape, without an obvious change to the sound over normal idle. Now, as I would guess since I don't have a fancy tool to tell me so (tachometer) that's probably what happens when (IF, more at this point) I get up to around 40+ MPH (not that I would know since my speedo is busted .. ) or so, I don't want to drive this thing without knowing what might cause that and how to remedy it. Here's the pic:
I'm still trying to find reference to "collapsed hose" or "low coolant pressure" that would fit this symptom, so I figured I would share it with you lot. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2015 15:38:48 GMT -5
It's that crappy lever type fuel pump! Send it to me and i'll get rid of it for you! Oil
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2015 16:08:14 GMT -5
Your cooling system needs a good dose of 50/50 white vinegar and distilled water. Collapsed hoses mean the system is clogged.
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Post by Haines Garage on Apr 11, 2015 16:18:56 GMT -5
Your cooling system needs a good dose of 50/50 white vinegar and distilled water. Collapsed hoses mean the system is clogged. That.... But mine has a wire spring right where Detards is crushed. |
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Post by Haines Garage on Apr 11, 2015 16:27:28 GMT -5
Another reason for that problem is age. There are blue pills you add for the quick fix! One more reason..... GPWs SUCK!!!!  Now don't piss off Bob! I just calmed that ole Bastage Down! |
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Post by jeffwho on Apr 11, 2015 16:55:46 GMT -5
 
This is from the inside of the radiator, up under the top of it in the cap. Thermistat and elbow looked equally yummy when I replaced the water pump. As the Beastie Boys once said, "That's finger lickin good y'all". Now ring that bell, I'm HONGRY for dinner!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2015 17:12:14 GMT -5
Another reason for that problem is age. There are blue pills you add for the quick fix! One more reason..... GPWs SUCK!!!! Now don't piss off Bob! I just calmed that ole Bastage Down! GPW's suck? I wondered how long it was going to take you to draw me out for a good flogging. Do you feel lucky punk? Go ahead, make my day! I have the new most powerful handgun in the world. The 44 Mag is a pop gun nowadays sonny. That GPW stands for Great, Powerful Willeeeessse. Those Willises don't stand a chance. Oil |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2015 17:35:09 GMT -5
No real need to post after Oilleakers response  , I may add a swift kick in the nuts may be in order for HG  . P-  |
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Post by Haines Garage on Apr 11, 2015 18:14:02 GMT -5
Hey there General old buddy ole pal...
Don't get yourself all worked up there.
Don't get me wrong, some of my Best Friends have GPWs,
I'm just never seen with them ....
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Post by Haines Garage on Apr 11, 2015 18:27:21 GMT -5
No real need to post after Oilleakers response , I may add a swift kick in the nuts may be in order for HG . P- |
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Post by Haines Garage on Apr 11, 2015 18:29:59 GMT -5
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Post by Haines Garage on Apr 11, 2015 19:02:24 GMT -5
Must be past their bedtimes....
Or wheel of Fortune is on...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2015 20:37:43 GMT -5
C'mon guys...save the ball-busting horseplay for the party afterwards. Isn't anyone a wee bit concerned about the sludge in lieu of coolant that ISN'T running amuck through detard's cooling system. HG...instead of peeing in his radiator, did you do something else? Whatever you did, this sh!t will come back around in a Hitler rant!
I think somebody needs to spend a day cleaning the hell out of his radiator and engine. Your wife will be pleased.
Haven't you already taken your radiator somewhere to be cleaned, once?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2015 4:04:54 GMT -5
The problem is not the fault of the radiator. The buildup is in the head and block, restricting flow. The vinegar is mildly acidic and diluted with distilled water will break it up. Blue's motor was like that. It took three treatments to clean it out.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2015 6:51:46 GMT -5
Back on the subject, I've run CLR (Calcium, Lime, and rust remover) in my '48 CJ2A. It had white lime/calcium buildup which was completely visable. It disappeared. Do not leave that stuff in there very long though. It can damage things also. It may also open up leaks that were sealed with that lime. The risk you take to get the tubes opened up. If it doesn't help, you are hopelessly clogged and will need a core. A old time radiator shop built a machine that tipped the radiator back and forth. It was similar to a motorised paint shaker. He'd clamp the radiator in the holder, fill it with a caustic tank type solution, cap and seal off the radiator, and let it go back and forth over night. Then he'd pressure test and fix any leaks that opened up. I would think a vineager solution would work also, and you could leave it in there longer and drive the Jeep to work the solution. How long did you work yours Scout? Oil
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2015 8:30:45 GMT -5
Three flushes over the course of a week. Drove around smelling like Italian dressing! 
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2015 9:05:27 GMT -5
Three flushes over the course of a week. Drove around smelling like Italian dressing! When you drain it afterwards, I loan you the pot to catch the seasonings in! I might boil up some Italian sausage in that concoction afterwards! That's my inner Italian speaking, of course. Alright detard...you've got a mission for today. You've been driving with the sludge for waaaaaay too long now. |
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Post by jeffwho on Apr 15, 2015 7:13:25 GMT -5
Quick update. It will take me longer to type this than I have time to work on her these days, but I have got everything prepared except for the "superdouche" to flush the radiator and block. I would show you pictures of the process, but it would hurt you too much. Laughing, I mean. I got a little ahead of myselves in the overall goal and removed the generator ... so now I have to reassemble THAT before I can "powerdouche" the system by running the jeep, but I plan to run several courses to get a healthy start while (IF?) that is happening. The mileage competition will be decided by then and it won't matter that I don't have functional internals in my speedo. (THAT'S WHAT /SHE/ SAID!)
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