On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 8:52 AM, Fillmore West <fillmorewst@gmail.com>wrote: > >>>Re: Pressure test cooling system howto? ( the rambling, long version > ...... > > Vanagonauts, (the realm of) > > This is what I use: > In fact, just used it 20 minutes ago. :o) > > > http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=466053199113%3A1007241955&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee > Finally got around to trying this last night - used a spare piece of fuel hose, which was a tight fit over my air nozzle, and slipped the other end onto the pressure cap. Within a few seconds at 15psi, I saw drops from the short hose leading from my auxiliary coolant pump. They were dripping right onto the clutch/timing inspection hole, probably making way into the clutch after a while. Off to find a new hose, and then test again! Thanks for all the info.
> Shawn Wright |
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