new water pipes-no bleed tube to radiator

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I'm about to start putting my car back together after 8 months of minor restoration. Anyways, I'm putting on new chrome water pipes and it has no bleeder tube outlet that goes to the top of the radiator. I have a used radiator that's been serviced already from another Pantera. This radiator doesn't have a small place on top either to put the tube. Is this something that I should not even bother with, or should I do something before I put these parts in? I know it's purpose is to bleed any air that's in the coolant system. Any responses are greatly appreciated! thanks

10/22/046:18 AM

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fordgtMember

I ahven't had the bleeder tube hooked up on my car in the almost 20 years I have owned the car. Neither my radiator nor the the stainlees swirl tank have fittings for it. I haven't had any problem bleeding the system if you follow the correct bleeding procedure. Jack the rear wheels up about 12" and get yourself a Lisle funnel which allows you to run the car with the system open and let the air bleed out.
You can get a lisle funnel through these guys, I got mine for 28 including shipping. toolcraze.com and I got it in 2 days. Their # is (818) 702-6777 and their product code is L2SRFK The cost was less than 19 but they sock on about 9.50 shipping for UPS ground.

Good luck

Gary #06984

10/22/048:30 AM

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topcat (Guest)

Thanks. The last thing I wanted to do was go through the hassle of getting those added. I never knew they had that funnel to help bleed the system. I'll have to order that asap.

10/22/043:07 PM

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