I seem to remember being told that the coolant level in the radiator must be
above the head on the engine. Reason being, the head will not have coolant if
it's lower than the radiator level. This can cause a warped head.
This would seem to make sense when the engine is off. But when the water pump
is pushing water, or pulling it whatever, would it fill the head even if the
radiator is just half full?
Important question because I seem to have a radiator leak that drops a quart
every couple of days. Engine operating temperature is normal, but is the
reading accurate for the head?
Will try emptying the coolant and soldering the radiator next week when I'm on
vacation. Can I drive it this week?
Terry Smith, '59 TR3A
New Hampshire
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