RE: Stag overheating problem - help!

["Kim and Kelly Alford" <alfords@domain.elided>]

Larry,
	A couple of things I would check, (or replace): 1 The radiator cap.  2
check to see if the air is bled out of the block and coolant system.  (You
may have an air pocket in the head or block that is causing boiling in the
area surrounding the air pocket.)  Also, try starting the car cold, remove
the radiator cap want watch the coolant level.  If you get bubbles in the
coolant that smell like exhaust, you may have a small hole behind the
exsaust valve that's allowing exsaust to seep into the coolant passages in
the head and thus pressurizing you whole system.  I had this happen to me
once, and had to have the head welded right behind the number 3 exsaust
valve.  (No fun).
Good Luck
Kelly Alford
71TR6

-----Original Message-----
From:	owner-triumphs@domain.elided [mailto:owner-triumphs@domain.elided]
On Behalf Of Lawrence  G. Miceli
Sent:	Friday, March 19, 1999 6:38 PM
To:	stag@domain.elided; triumphs@domain.elided
Subject:	Stag overheating problem - help!


Ok. I know that overheating and Stags go hand in hand but this one has me
stumped.

I have just completed the rebuild of my 73 MK II Stag with original
engine. New 12 vane water pump, new big core radiator, new expansion
bottle & cap, new thermostat (the correct one),  new antifreeze.

The car runs and idles without getting hot. The temp gauge reads half
way. When I turn the car off the radiator/overflow spills a lot of fluid
all over the floor, while making horrible gurgling noises.

I have checked the temp of the block with a temp stick (a stick that
melts at certain temps) and the motor does not seem to be overheated
(about 200 degrees after the engine is turned off).. There is no water in
the oil, but the radiator hoses do seem slightly pressurized when the car
is shut off. Not while it is running.

I have not tested the temp gauge nor do I know how to tell if the fan
clutch is working.  I have been rebuilding this car for almost 4 years,
and would really like to drive it before it gets to darn hot here in
South Florida.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Larry Miceli

'73 Stag
'66 Herald