Posted by Ray C on Oct. 15, 1998 at 17:27:11
In Reply to: Motometer and loose fit/leaking water.
posted by J.R. Aiello on Oct. 15, 1998 at 13:47:56
: Ah, more of the simple questions. : I have a motometer on my '30 Sport Coupe. When it gets warm, and the engine gets into high rpms, I get green foam coming out of the neck of the radiator. I really thought there was something wrong. Sprayed the radiator shell, windshield, everything. I have water/anti-freeze inside, so I guess that's where the color comes from. : I installed a new gasket between the cap and radiator neck, and a new one between the cap and the motometer. There seemsed to be a cork gasket up under the motometer upper part but I couldn't find a replacement for that, just the neoprene red on the goes on top of the lower half (above the hex screws). The problem is, the meter seem loose when I close it on the cap, like the red gasket isn't sealing. My father-in-law says it's the clips on the meter. "All you have to do is bend them down gently with a hammer so it pulls the cap down farther." AHHHH! : : 1. Is this green foam normal, but just usually inside the radiator, Or do I have oil (from the engine) or grease (from the water pump) getting into the water? : 2. Do I need to replace that cork sealer, not just the red ring, or should I do like he said (horrors) and bend the clips down to make it fit tighter? I really have reservations about doing that. I hear these are expensive, and hard to find accessories. : Thanks in advnace for the help and patience. Hi J.R. The Motometer does have two gaskets. One between the cap and the radiator. This one is now neoprene and should stay put if you lock the cap. The other is a red fiber washer that belongs in the ring between the upper (flips up) and lower portion (stays) of the cap. The red washer sits in the lower part but does have a habit of jumping out. We have replacements for $1. 1 888 813 FORD The foaming problem seems to be in full bloom this year. Is your anti freeze new? I wonder if the formula has been changed by the manufacturer. I think I'll call them. Your gas leak problem is one that you should get right on. |