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MacAttack · 02-23-2009, 06:35 PM

What do you guys think about the 50/50 (already mixed) coolant?

And should I fill the block up (with the bottom hose on - of course) at the thermostat housing first - then put the thermostat in and drop the swivel type housing (with an "O" ring inside its base) with the upper hose on, prior to filling the rest of the radiator?

And finally - is it important that I should have my heater hoses connected upon initial light-up?

02-23-2009, 06:35 PM	#162
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: The 283 Rebuild Begins What do you guys think about the 50/50 (already mixed) coolant? And should I fill the block up (with the bottom hose on - of course) at the thermostat housing first - then put the thermostat in and drop the swivel type housing (with an "O" ring inside its base) with the upper hose on, prior to filling the rest of the radiator? And finally - is it important that I should have my heater hoses connected upon initial light-up? __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise. Last edited by MacAttack; 02-23-2009 at 06:36 PM.