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Back at 'ya, Duster ! I'm glad to hear your problem was that simple. Keep us posted if things change for you. I'm always glad to help. Southernman

There are a few other things you can check before you commit to a new radiator: 1 Check the radiator cap to ensure it's not leaking past the gasket. Over time, the "impressions" from constant tension can inhibit the caps ability to keep the system under pressure. Also, have the hubby...

David, I'm glad to hear you've got your pinging and overheating problem solved. I'm glad to help in any way I can. Southernman

67Dart273, I'm only going to respond to you one time here, and it's mainly because of your request for the "obvious" (i.e. any backyarder should be able to understand this - but you're one of those argumentative types that would rather hurl invectives than to check it out for yourself)...

Dart GT, if you disconnect the vacuum advance and the car stops pinging, then you will need to run without vacuum advance. I've got several buddies that are unable to hook up their vacuum advance for the same reason. Most just install a re-curve kit to eliminate the vacuum requirements...

Let's see, are you referring to Arrowheads text on T-stats that state: THERMOSTAT Severe overheating can often damage a good thermostat. Therefore, if the engine has overheated because of another problem, the thermostat should be tested or replaced before the engine is returned to...

Dart GT, one other question: Does the car ping if you disconnect the vacuum advance and plug the port at the carb ? Southernman

30+ years in engineering and common sense... Think about the location (better yet, look for yourself) of the thermostat and adjacent "ports". When it's closed, the water is FORCED to the rear of the block and cylinder heads via pump pressure. As that pressurized water absorbs heat from the...

The reason you should ALWAYS run a thermostat is to ensure the rear of your engine block gets exposed to cooling water. With the thermostat and temperature gauge located at the front of the block, removing the t-stat causes the cooling fluid to be pulled back into the radiator (recirculated)...