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nice looking Chevy, even has AC, thanks BC for the pics

I took mine apart and the seal is torn. I am going to take it to a hydraulic shop to see if they have the parts or can make it. I think the water pump is not pumping as I flushed the radiator and block this morning and I noticed that there was no circulation in the top of the tank. I disconnected the small line that runs up to the water manifold and started the truck and there was no pressure just the same pressure with the truck off, that would explain the burps as hot water makes it way back to the radiator. While I have it down I am going to have the radiator done too, hopefully that should cure the coolant system.

Real nice job, looks like its coming together

I saw a rebuild kit on ebay about a month ago but was unsure if it would fit my actuator and did not want to gamble for the price, when I was talking with Watts yesterday they said that they can get the original style actuators but they are expensive. The one they sell for the R & DM can be used but you would need to modify the linkage. I am going to try and find a place locally to see if it can be rebuilt.

I used a 1/4 inch grade 5 bolt and a grinder then tac welded the stud in and removed the push pin assembly from the handle. I was going to use a acorn nut but I ended up using a regular nut works fine.

Is that Leversoles truck with a fresh wax from this past weekend???

Sorry to hear about your situation, glad you are back on BMT, I hope that your father-in-law gets better. Keep a positive outlook and everything will turn out the way you want. Banging gears has always worked for me as a de-stresser no matter what it is truck or tractor!

Resto works seems like it takes forever, but it will be worth it

I am fine with not having a thermostat, I was trying to trouble shoot for the burp, I could only find a 7lb cap also, it had a 4lb on it and the gasket was swollen so I figured it may have been sticking and not releasing like it should. I just went for a 20 mile drive and it only got up to 120 with no burbs so hopefully it was just the cap. The antifreeze did make a mess that is hard to wash off the new paint on the inside of the engine and on the side panels, I will wash them again tomorrow before I put them back on.

Its a 1959 year model, but was made in December of 1958 so probably original manifold as that is a picture of my trucks engine, I was looking for a picture that showed the left side of the engine that's the only one I could find from over a year ago. My phone does not have a data plan so I use my wifes phone but she was at work this morning.

BTW What PSI radiator cap are you running on your truck?

I talked with Watts today, the gentleman I spoke with said that if the truck requires a thermostat it goes on the upper water manifold and it will have 4 bolt removable housing. I guess if it does not have that housing like mine, than it is operated off the shutterstat. If you don't have one either you don't need the one you bought.

Mine also has a shutterstat but the shutter actuator seals are rotted out so I removed it until I can find some repair seals, no luck yet. I put a plug in the shutterstat where the hose would come off so it would not leak air. I looked at where the upper radiator hose hooks and I don't see where a person would take off anything to install a thermostat. What is the difference with the END 673P vs END 673?

Great job Vinny getting some video shots for those of us whom could not make it.

My B-61 is up and running and I had a couple questions on the cooling system. I searched the old posts but nothing seemed to have it all in one or all the answers. My truck seems to only get up to 140 degrees on the gauge. Before I left on Friday I made sure all the fluids were up and I topped the radiator off to about 1/2 inch below the fill neck after about 10 miles the temp gage got close to 140 degrees it seemed to burp and a burst of antifreeze came out the cap not the overflow and then it did not leak or blow out anymore. I got parked and it was not leaking or blowing out just the single burp. Before we got ready to leave I checked the level and it was down about 1". I did not add any more and it ran fine temp only getting to just under 140 degrees on the gage. Yesterday I topped it of made sure the shutters were closed and let it run at about 1500 rpms for about twenty minutes, temp did not climb very high so I opened up the shutters and took it for a ride about 5 miles out it burped again and temp stayed at 140 degrees, I headed home and pulled up to the shop and opened the cap the antifreeze was luke warm, down about 1inch and I got out my heat gun and the temps were all constant within 5 degrees on the block and heads on both sides. I know the cap is swollen so I am going to replace it and I was going to pull the thermostat and check it, did not know if it was stuck open or stuck shut than surging open causing the push into the radiator. My Truck has a END 673 35933 Is this the location of the thermostat? or does mine not have one as I read in a different manual that not all models had them <<The operation and maintenance manual (1960) talks about the cooling system on pages 101 and 102 but does not show location.>> I found the Part # for the thermostat supposed to a Mack #657GC225-P2, the manual says the thermostat is supposed to be 170 degree The cap is supposed to be 10 psi?

Nice Pictures

We are headed back that way for dinner, kids eat free tonight , I will see if I can get a picture. My wife tried to get a picture of a chick with high heels and tight jeans and a ((muffin top???)) leaning on the truck but when she walked to the front the lady had started walking away.

Well what can I say, yesterday was very nice, today was a little humid then got a storm that closed down the show. Was a pretty good time talking with the folks and visitors. The Iowa 80 Group that sponsored the event was great, great music and food, decent turn out with visitors. Harvey the store Manager and a young women (Brittney) was awesome. I thought more trucks would have been there, but I did get invited to an event in Adrian, MO for next weekend sponsored ATHS Three Trails Chapter. Getting Ready to Go Parked On Line Nice GMC Moms Favorite The Boys Favorite This was all the trucks

Thanks

what is the name of the auction company might give them a call see what info they have and when they sale

Staxx, I like the Black and Yellow B that's the opposite of mine. OD Like your last picture

"DITTO", I vote Best Answer

Like the original look, looking good!

That's truck looks great, keep us posted with pictures!

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