> Fill the system slowly, very slowly to allow air to escape and leave the
> heater in the hot position. Make sure the recovery tank cap is off. I also
> squeeze the lower rad hose to try to force any air out of the system when
> it's almost completely filled.
>
> Also make sure there is plenty of AF in the recovery tank so if the system
> needs more AF it can suck it into the system from there. Actually several
> manufacturers recommend that way as the only way to fill the system.
>
> Of course others will have other ways to do it that may be better than
mine
> and I'm willing to hear about them also.
>
> I have done it like this with no problems for several years and my warm
> running condition is not related to this.
>
> MIKE
>
> FWIW, I am installing a rad cap on my 1600 header tank rather than fill
the
> system through the thermostat housing.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "snyler" <marc@animalfirm.com>
> Cc: " roadster List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2001 2:12 PM
> Subject: Burping
>
>
> > There was a recent post about R-16 engines with alum. heads being prone
> > to warpage. The poster mentioned the problem cropping up after a clutch
> > change, probobly from incomplete air evacuation from the cooling system.
> >
> > Anyone have advice on how to best 'burp' the cooling system while
> > bringing it back online?
> > Heater valve open or closed?
> > how to add fluid?
> > any tried and true tricks?
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Marc T.
> >
> >
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> > Marc Tyler
> > Sisterdale TX
> > TDROC
> > 1970 1600 #SPL311-31016
> > 1965 L-320 #L320 013642
> > 1965 L-320 Parts car
> >
> > http://datsun_marc.tripod.com/cgi-bin/datsun_homepage.html
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