[Spridgets] Coolant Leak

[Philip Nase]

Maybe a pin hole somewhere. Did you check with the engine running and system
under pressure?

Phil Nase
Applebachsville, PA
http://home.comcast.net/philnasecpa/
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On Apr 21, 2013, at 11:09 AM, "Mark" <mark at nashvilletn.org> wrote:

> As most of you know I have been involved in Spridgets for a long time but
> for the life of me I am stumped.
>
> My 1275 Bugeye has a coolant leak that I can't find.  I is dripping about a
> cup of coolant over night from the right side frame rail under the steering
> rack.  It is not from any of the hoses or the thermostat housing.  I can
> find no leaks from the cylinder head and the radiator is dry on the bottom
> side.  I can't see or feel any wet spots around the water pump and no trail
> is visible from the drip location.  The overflow hose extends well below the
> frame rail and the block drain valve is dry.  The temp sender in the
> radiator and the second one in the head is dry too.  The radiator doesn't
> appear to be loosing coolant so it must be coming from the block.  The
> heater box and valve are dry as well.  I was planning on pulling the
> radiator so I can have a better look but I know if do I will spill some
> coolant and maybe not find the wet spot that is leaking.  Am I missing
> something obvious?
>
> Mark
> Nashville
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