Reply to "Cannot get my Pantera to cool"

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Originally posted by JAG13CAT:
John;
From your description, it sounds as if some restriction remains in the system. I agree with the previous posts - verify proper thermostat (article attached) and proper cap fitment.
Have you backflushed the cooling system or inspected the cooling tubes. Was the heater opened when operating the engine.
What is overflowing will be clean because that is boiling the coolant to the top, leaving potential rust or deposits at the lowest point.
I would be inclined to pull the hose connections where the coolant tubes from under the body connect to the coolant tubes going to the radiator.
Just my 2 cents.

Definately a restriction. I pulled the thermostat tonight. First off, it's the wrong one. Secondly, it will not open. Tried it in boiling water…nothing..so everything has been closed up the whole time. I'll try and locate a proper thermostat and go from there. Will be checking tomorrow to see if the restrictor plate is in the block.

4/27/145:23 PM

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