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Old 05-25-2006, 02:57 PM
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In approximately 65 degrees what is the normal operation temp. It appears my radiator is clogged because when I went to do a flush it only dribbled out of the plug on the lower right and after I dumped the lowest hose It refilled a lot less than it should of. Mine is running two and a half points above the lowest point on the temp gage.
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Old 05-25-2006, 03:03 PM
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mine hovers around the "A" mark
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Old 05-25-2006, 03:14 PM
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I don't know where that is on the top of my head but I will check it out later. I hate when it gets fully warmed you can feel the power diminish.
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Old 05-25-2006, 03:16 PM
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WEll you didnt really flush it. After you disconnect the lower hose and most of the fluid drains out, remove the upper hose from the thermostat housing and with a slow but steady stream flush out the motor.
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I flused a hose through the radiator. Should the radiator drain lots through the lower right drain plug?? I remembered when I went to refill the radiator it should of gulped up more coolent.
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