[DeTomaso] I blew up my car

[Tom Di Iulio]

also, when i had this same problem, someone on this list suggested
confirming the water pump impeller was indeed turning and still fixed to the
shaft (being turned by the pulley). i did this by removing the upper hose
connection and stuck a long screwdriver into the hole, engaging the impeller
blades. then turned the pulley by hand to confirm they were still working as
one.
mine was okay but a potential source of the issue to eliminate.
tom

On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 10:45 PM, <forestg at att.net> wrote:

>
>
>  AJ,
>
> It is not uncommon for a system that has been empty to get air pockets that
> keep the coolant from circulating. I always watch the temp gage and when it
> gets to about 220 F I shut it down and let things cool off. Then it usually
> takes a gallon or more of coolant. It helps to leave the heater hose that
> feeds from the block off until coolant runs out but there can still be some
> air. Just keep cycling and it will eventually work it's way out. I don't
> understand why the overflow tank would fail. It should be vented and not see
> any pressure. As others have said don't quit now you are almost there.
> Forest
>  -------------- Original message from Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>:
> --------------
>
>
> > That's it.... .I'm done.
> >
> > Entire cooling system hooked back up and pressure tested to 18 lb. no
> > leaks.  New Flow Kooler pump.  Sucker fans on radiator, both thermo
> > switches on radiator tested to their stamped value.  Heater hoses hooked
> > up with shut-off valves in open position.  Filled it with coolant,
> > jacked the rear of the car up and ran it.  After about 10 minutes of
> > running, output at the thermostat > 280 degrees, input at the water pump
> > ~ 150 degrees.  Temperature at the radiator 80 degrees.
> >
> > I can hear the radiator cap straining.
> >
> > Output temp approaching 300 degrees, input remaining the same, radiator
> > remaining the same
> >
> > The overflow, now plumbed behind the rear wheel, is steaming like mad.
> >
> > BANG!
> > The overflow bottle BLOWS UP.  (it was an inexpensive Summit plastic one
> > thank God)
> >
> > Radiator fans never came on, never even approached their switch
> > temperature.
> >
> > I am about tired of this sh**.
> >
> >
> > Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
> >
> > & Shelley Marie
> > Spokane, WA
> >
> > 1971 Mach I Mustang  [ASA JAY]
> > 1973 Pantera L 5533  [ASASCAT]
> >
> > ******************************
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> >
> >
> >
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