Re: [Chevelle-list] Black Radiator Water?
The heater isn't hooked upand it wasn't before I bought the car. There is a hose coming off the core, and I tried spraying water there, to see if I could get the heater to work, and it looks like its plugged solid. The oil is perfect, nice and clean, smells normalthat's why I was a little stumped about this black water. But I'll drain/fill/run it a few times, and I think that should clear up my problem. Thanks everyone! -Original Message- From: Rich Pruett [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 5:36 pm Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Black Radiator Water? I agree with John. BUT I would hook up the heater and turn it on so as to flush all out that may be settled in. How does your oil look? Smell? Check for any trace of anti-freeze in the oil just to be sure you don't have a bigger problem. ? -- Original message -- From: John Nasta [EMAIL PROTECTED] I would drain it, fill w/ water (assuming you live in a place where it doesn't freeze this time of year and are not taking any long hot trips with it), run it around for the afternoon, drain it, repeat a few times and see if it starts coming out cleaner. Could just be crud that was sitting in the block and got flushed out when you started running it. No point in putting anti-freeze in there until you flush the crud out. I would change the hoses too. You may as well do that while you're draining it. Can't hurt and they are inexpensive and easy to install. Sounds like you found a fun car. What body style is it? Quoting vincent dilascio : does it look like oil?? then again from sitting and a fresh we.p you've got some crap moving round the flush idea and refill is a great place to start--did you change thermostat-with flush would be a smart thing to do. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 1:52 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Black Radiator Water? Hey All, A few months back I bought this 62 Cadillac. It had been sitting, not running for roughly 7 years. Just about two weeks ago I got it driving. I rebuilt the carb and water pump on it, and did a general tune it. It runs like new, and I've driven it about 100 miles or so this past week. Well this weekend I was checking the fluids on it...I pulled the radiator cap, and the water was black. I stuck my finger in there, and it looked like I stuck my finger in black grease. The water was barely down. It doesn't run hot, on the gauge, from C to H, its only about a quarter of the way up. When I rebuild the water pump and all that, it wasn't black water. What could cause that? The oil is nice and clean, no water in it. The engine doesn't smoke. Could it be the old radiator hoses or something? The heater isn't hooked up either. Any ideas? I figure I'll flush it out, drive it some, then see if it happens again. Thanks, -Tim -- Stay informed, get connected and more with AOL on your ph one.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Black Radiator Water?
If the heater core is bypassed, that probably means that it leaks (a lot). I had the heater core bypassed on my El Camino for a few years, but last fall I finally decided I wasn't going through another winter without heat. Looks like a nice ride. Slap a decent coat of paint on it and if the interior is nice you could probably pick up a few $$ driving brides and grooms around. John Quoting [EMAIL PROTECTED]: The heater isn't hooked upand it wasn't before I bought the car. There is a hose coming off the core, and I tried spraying water there, to see if I could get the heater to work, and it looks like its plugged solid. The oil is perfect, nice and clean, smells normalthat's why I was a little stumped about this black water. But I'll drain/fill/run it a few times, and I think that should clear up my problem. Thanks everyone!
[Chevelle-list] Black Radiator Water?
Hey All, A few months back I bought this 62 Cadillac. It had been sitting, not running for roughly 7 years. Just about two weeks ago I got it driving. I rebuilt the carb and water pump on it, and did a general tune it. It runs like new, and I've driven it about 100 miles or so this past week. Well this weekend I was checking the fluids on it...I pulled the radiator cap, and the water was black. I stuck my finger in there, and it looked like I stuck my finger in black grease. The water was barely down. It doesn't run hot, on the gauge, from C to H, its only about a quarter of the way up. When I rebuild the water pump and all that, it wasn't black water. What could cause that? The oil is nice and clean, no water in it. The engine doesn't smoke. Could it be the old radiator hoses or something? The heater isn't hooked up either. Any ideas? I figure I'll flush it out, drive it some, then see if it happens again. Thanks, -Tim
Re: [Chevelle-list] Black Radiator Water?
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Black Radiator Water?
I have the exact same problem with a 454 in my 95 Suburban. I also had a clay like sludge in the bottom of my overflow bottle. I am suspecting my problem is a head gasket but can't say for sure.Godspeed, Dan SolomonIt is a mistake to allow any mechanical object to realize you are in a hurry.http://www.freewebs.com/chevelles1970/ To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 13:52:24 -0400From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [Chevelle-list] Black Radiator Water?Hey All,A few months back I bought this 62 Cadillac. It had been sitting, not running for roughly 7 years. Just about two weeks ago I got it driving. I rebuilt the carb and water pump on it, and did a general tune it. It runs like new, and I've driven it about 100 miles or so this past week. Well this weekend I was checking the fluids on it...I pulled the radiator cap, and the water was black. I stuck my finger in there, and it looked like I stuck my finger in black grease. The water was barely down. It doesn't run hot, on the gauge, from C to H, its only about a quarter of the way up. When I rebuild the water pump and all that, it wasn't black water. What could cause that? The oil is nice and clean, no water in it. The engine doesn't smoke. Could it be the old radiator hoses or something? The heater isn't hooked up either. Any ideas? I figure I'll flush it out, drive it some, then see if it happens again. Thanks,-Tim Stay informed, get connected and more with AOL on your phone.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Black Radiator Water?
does it look like oil?? then again from sitting and a fresh we.p you've got some crap moving round the flush idea and refill is a great place to start--did you change thermostat-with flush would be a smart thing to do. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 1:52 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Black Radiator Water? Hey All, A few months back I bought this 62 Cadillac. It had been sitting, not running for roughly 7 years. Just about two weeks ago I got it driving. I rebuilt the carb and water pump on it, and did a general tune it. It runs like new, and I've driven it about 100 miles or so this past week. Well this weekend I was checking the fluids on it...I pulled the radiator cap, and the water was black. I stuck my finger in there, and it looked like I stuck my finger in black grease. The water was barely down. It doesn't run hot, on the gauge, from C to H, its only about a quarter of the way up. When I rebuild the water pump and all that, it wasn't black water. What could cause that? The oil is nice and clean, no water in it. The engine doesn't smoke. Could it be the old radiator hoses or something? The heater isn't hooked up either. Any ideas? I figure I'll flush it out, drive it some, then see if it happens again. Thanks, -Tim -- Stay informed, get connected and more with AOL on your phone.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Black Radiator Water?
I would drain it, fill w/ water (assuming you live in a place where it doesn't freeze this time of year and are not taking any long hot trips with it), run it around for the afternoon, drain it, repeat a few times and see if it starts coming out cleaner. Could just be crud that was sitting in the block and got flushed out when you started running it. No point in putting anti-freeze in there until you flush the crud out. I would change the hoses too. You may as well do that while you're draining it. Can't hurt and they are inexpensive and easy to install. Sounds like you found a fun car. What body style is it? Quoting vincent dilascio [EMAIL PROTECTED]: does it look like oil?? then again from sitting and a fresh we.p you've got some crap moving round the flush idea and refill is a great place to start--did you change thermostat-with flush would be a smart thing to do. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 1:52 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Black Radiator Water? Hey All, A few months back I bought this 62 Cadillac. It had been sitting, not running for roughly 7 years. Just about two weeks ago I got it driving. I rebuilt the carb and water pump on it, and did a general tune it. It runs like new, and I've driven it about 100 miles or so this past week. Well this weekend I was checking the fluids on it...I pulled the radiator cap, and the water was black. I stuck my finger in there, and it looked like I stuck my finger in black grease. The water was barely down. It doesn't run hot, on the gauge, from C to H, its only about a quarter of the way up. When I rebuild the water pump and all that, it wasn't black water. What could cause that? The oil is nice and clean, no water in it. The engine doesn't smoke. Could it be the old radiator hoses or something? The heater isn't hooked up either. Any ideas? I figure I'll flush it out, drive it some, then see if it happens again. Thanks, -Tim -- Stay informed, get connected and more with AOL on your phone.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Black Radiator Water?
I agree with John. BUT I would hook up the heater and turn it on so as to flush all out that may be settled in. How does your oil look? Smell? Check for any trace of anti-freeze in the oil just to be sure you don't have a bigger problem. -- Original message -- From: John Nasta [EMAIL PROTECTED] I would drain it, fill w/ water (assuming you live in a place where it doesn't freeze this time of year and are not taking any long hot trips with it), run it around for the afternoon, drain it, repeat a few times and see if it starts coming out cleaner. Could just be crud that was sitting in the block and got flushed out when you started running it. No point in putting anti-freeze in there until you flush the crud out. I would change the hoses too. You may as well do that while you're draining it. Can't hurt and they are inexpensive and easy to install. Sounds like you found a fun car. What body style is it? Quoting vincent dilascio : does it look like oil?? then again from sitting and a fresh we.p you've got some crap moving round the flush idea and refill is a great place to start--did you change thermostat-with flush would be a smart thing to do. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 1:52 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Black Radiator Water? Hey All, A few months back I bought this 62 Cadillac. It had been sitting, not running for roughly 7 years. Just about two weeks ago I got it driving. I rebuilt the carb and water pump on it, and did a general tune it. It runs like new, and I've driven it about 100 miles or so this past week. Well this weekend I was checking the fluids on it...I pulled the radiator cap, and the water was black. I stuck my finger in there, and it looked like I stuck my finger in black grease. The water was barely down. It doesn't run hot, on the gauge, from C to H, its only about a quarter of the way up. When I rebuild the water pump and all that, it wasn't black water. What could cause that? The oil is nice and clean, no water in it. The engine doesn't smoke. Could it be the old radiator hoses or something? The heater isn't hooked up either. Any ideas? I figure I'll flush it out, drive it some, then see if it happens again. Thanks, -Tim -- Stay informed, get connected and more with AOL on your phone.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Black Radiator Water?
Good idea to turn the heat on. May as well flush out the core too. Change your heater hoses too. It could be dry rot coming off of the heater radiator hoses. Quoting Rich Pruett [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I agree with John. BUT I would hook up the heater and turn it on so as to flush all out that may be settled in. How does your oil look? Smell? Check for any trace of anti-freeze in the oil just to be sure you don't have a bigger problem. -- Original message -- From: John Nasta [EMAIL PROTECTED] I would drain it, fill w/ water (assuming you live in a place where it doesn't freeze this time of year and are not taking any long hot trips with it), run it around for the afternoon, drain it, repeat a few times and see if it starts coming out cleaner. Could just be crud that was sitting in the block and got flushed out when you started running it. No point in putting anti-freeze in there until you flush the crud out. I would change the hoses too. You may as well do that while you're draining it. Can't hurt and they are inexpensive and easy to install. Sounds like you found a fun car. What body style is it? Quoting vincent dilascio : does it look like oil?? then again from sitting and a fresh we.p you've got some crap moving round the flush idea and refill is a great place to start--did you change thermostat-with flush would be a smart thing to do. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 1:52 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Black Radiator Water? Hey All, A few months back I bought this 62 Cadillac. It had been sitting, not running for roughly 7 years. Just about two weeks ago I got it driving. I rebuilt the carb and water pump on it, and did a general tune it. It runs like new, and I've driven it about 100 miles or so this past week. Well this weekend I was checking the fluids on it...I pulled the radiator cap, and the water was black. I stuck my finger in there, and it looked like I stuck my finger in black grease. The water was barely down. It doesn't run hot, on the gauge, from C to H, its only about a quarter of the way up. When I rebuild the water pump and all that, it wasn't black water. What could cause that? The oil is nice and clean, no water in it. The engine doesn't smoke. Could it be the old radiator hoses or something? The heater isn't hooked up either. Any ideas? I figure I'll flush it out, drive it some, then see if it happens again. Thanks, -Tim -- Stay informed, get connected and more with AOL on your phone.
