[TR] Points Q

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I started and ran the initial 20 minutes with just water in the system. Would do no harm and a lot easier if leaks show up and we're not throwing away coolant after the run up. There was some "stuff" in the water when we drained it and then added the coolant, water wetter, and NoRosion. No problems since.  I do have an electric  puller fan and the six bladed water pump, the air deflector, and the shrouded thermostat. I run at less than 185 degrees F in 90+ degree heat in Central Florida.
Tom
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From: John Gillis <jgillis at tcd.ie>
> On preparing to try and start my re-built motor and checking things over
> beforehand, with the points closed and the ignition on, if I manually open
> the
> points, should I see it arcing, i.e a spark?. Also any thoughts on trying the
> very initial start up without coolant in the system?
> Regards
> John, closer and closer
> 1954 TR2
> 
> John Gillis
> Senior Conservator
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