[Roadsters] filling up a '70 1600 cooling system

[Mark Sedlack]

Pat,
That aspirin trick is a new one for me - I'll definitely commit it to
memory.
Thanks,
Mark
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pat Horne" <roadsters at hornesystemstx.com>
To: "Roel Hammerschlag" <sky at drizzle.com>
Cc: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 9:04 PM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] filling up a '70 1600 cooling system


> Roel,
>
> There  are a three ways to make things easier.
>
> One is to drill a small hole in the thermostat flange to allow air to
> escape from below the thermostat. A 1/8" will do the trick.
>
> Another is to open the thermostat by pushing a screw driver or rod onto
> the top of the thermostat, opening it up to let the air out.
>
> Finally, if the thermostat is out of the engine, open the thermostat and
> insert an aspirin tablet to hold it open. When the water level gets the
> aspirin wet it will dissolve. The trick is to keep the water from
> getting to the aspirin from the top.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Peace,
> Pat