Rob,
I seem to remember that the Ford Pinto (I used to own one) had a metal spring
in the lower radiator hose that would prevent it from collapsing. If the
spring rusts out or is missing then the hose would indeed collapse due to the
suction caused by the waterpump (when revving).
John E. Engelson
Marysville, WA
Still looking for a '67 1600
> >From: Bob Mann <rwmannco@interport.net>
> is one...
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> >A clue? On revving above 3000, I see some disformation of the lower
> >radiator hose, it is clearly flattening out. Could this be evidence of
> >a blocked radiator, sucking the hose shut?
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