[V8Vairs] Coolant Fill (full)

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I just jacked up the car until the radiator cap was the high point and 
then filled it .  I then checked it with the engine running.  Worked 
for me

Don Prusha  327ZF
On Feb 12, 2006, at 1:36 PM, VairMech at aol.com wrote:

>
> In a message dated 2/12/2006 7:12:07 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> decothom at cox.net writes:
>
> "Simple"  open question to "this-here" group--: How does one "fill" the
> coolant system  when the radiator cap is below the top of the engine 
> coolant top
> level--ala  Fiero? Please explain what parts or equipment is
> required--"how-to"--.
>
>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>     Since this is the V-8 list I gather that you are  trying to fill 
> the
> coolant in a V-8 Corvair?
>
>     If so, the the upper radiator hose is probably the  highest point. 
> Remove
> the hose and fill from there, carefully of course. You can  watch the 
> coolant
> level in the engine by watching the thermostat housing.
>
>     If you have any hard line that is a high spot you  can always add 
> one of
> those bleeders that some cars have.
>     Ken Hand
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