This morning I drove the truck to my brothers shop, on the way there, (about 8 miles away) the temp gauge went just into the red, I again checked the radiator, it was down about a half a gallon. After that I drove another 5 miles and the temp didn't go over 140. When I got to the shop I did remove the thermostat and upper radiator hose. Filled the housing and ran the engine. No bubbles were noted.
I left the truck there, Tuesday morning I will get some acid and baking soda and do a good flush.
I plan on checking the timing then also, found a way to use my 12 volt timing lite. Just need to get a battery to power the lite.
I want to thank you and everyone else who are attempting to help me get this situation fixed. I'm getting pressure from friends to get this fixed before the weekend, there is a Waterfront Car Show Saturday in Bangor, Maine they want me to attend.
