I have got my new crate motor installed and have just fired it up. Man does it sound sweet!
I have a question related to the cooling system -
I have filled the radiator with 4 gallons of 50/50 fluid, put on a 14lb cap, installed hoses with the coils built in. As per the instructions from the builder - no thermostat yet.
As it was sitting still and idleling I was watching the gauges, and I never saw the water temp gauge show an increase. The lowest value shown on the new gauge is 100 degrees.
I gave it just a few minutes before I shut it off because I don't want to run it more unless I am sure it is cooling correctly.
How long should I let it run in order to show a change on the gauge? Or do you suppose something else is happening?
I also have not seen many bubbles come to the top of the radiator and the hoses felt warm.
Maybe I am just showing my inexperience, but does anything think something may be preventing the coolant flow?
Or do I just need to be more patient before I see a temp. increase?
Thanks!
