Vacuum Fill Cooling System

ThomasoMember

I've recently acquired a '73 Pantera (#5035) that had been in storage since 1985. The car can be considered a survivor and is mostly untouched and original.

I am in the process of going through the cooling system - drained the system, removed/replaced all hose and clamps, cleaned/restored the pipes, replaced the water pump and thermostat, etc.

I have read about the challenges of avoiding trapped air when refilling the cooling system and wanted to know if anyone had used the vacuum fill method for replacing the coolant in the system. Seems like this could be a straightforward procedure but have not tried it.

Any thoughts are appreciated.

Thanks!

7/10/228:42 AM

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