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Mail From: (email redacted) (Rich Silva)

Well, just because I had the time..

When I drained my system, through only the radiator drain valve...

I got out roughly 2 gallons of water...

This is a 302 with a 4-row radiator... So, I'd call the capacity roughly 3
3/4 gallons...


Hmmm, so if I add a 3/4 gallon of straight coolant, then start adding a
50-50 mixture, I'll be OK...

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Mail From: (email redacted) (Sexsmith, Scott)

Assuming that you got out 2 gallons and you have nearly a 4 gallon capacity
you'll need almost 2 gallons of coolant to make it 50/50. I'd add at least
1.5 gallons of coolant and try to get another 1/4 gallon in after you start
it and the thermostat opens.

Scott

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From: Rich Silva [mailtoemail redacted)]
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 11:26 AM
To: (email redacted)
Subject: [CM] Cooling System Capacity...



Well, just because I had the time..

When I drained my system, through only the radiator drain valve...

I got out roughly 2 gallons of water...

This is a 302 with a 4-row radiator... So, I'd call the capacity roughly 3
3/4 gallons...


Hmmm, so if I add a 3/4 gallon of straight coolant, then start adding a
50-50 mixture, I'll be OK...

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Mail From: (email redacted) (Rick Lindsay)

Sorry Gang, I haven't followed this thread. What is the correct
coolant capacity for a stock radiator, stock heater core and a
289 engine (1966 vintage)?

rick

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Mail From: (email redacted) (Rich Silva)

My shop manual gave it a 14.5 quart capacity...

At 01:46 PM 5/28/2002 -0500, Rick Lindsay wrote:
>Sorry Gang, I haven't followed this thread. What is the correct
>coolant capacity for a stock radiator, stock heater core and a
>289 engine (1966 vintage)?
>
>rick
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Mail From: (email redacted) (Rick Lindsay)

Thanks!

> My shop manual gave it a 14.5 quart capacity...
> Rick Lindsay wrote:
> > ...What is the correct coolant capacity for a stock radiator,
> > stock heater core and a 289 engine (1966 vintage)?