How To Bleed A Cooling System

Kind of a request, I’ve described this procedure a few times in print but never made a video. As I said in the video if you’re having issues with a fluctuating idle, no heat, or an overheat problem you may want to start here. Also, if you have just serviced the cooling system in any way this is the procedure I recommend to fill it back up. The only regret I have with this one is the end where I didn’t shoot footage of closing up the radiator using the tool that I used in the video; I may show it at some point in the future.

Spill Free Funnel:

Lisle 24680 Spill Free Funnel Set
The Spill Free Funnel has been improved by adding an extra 45 degree elbow, a 5” extension, and a new E adapter. The E adapter is used on the surge tanks on many Ford applications. 45 degree elbow allows use on radiator caps that are placed at an angle. Extension allows access to caps located under shrouds or in fender wells.

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