74 Swinger Project

And the gremlins continue. Finally took it for more than a put around town. Motor is a fresh rebuild and had a slight lifter tick on the 360. I read that this could be normal so no issue. Then I got a bit of an increase in temp at idle to 210-215. Reservoir backed up and belching antifreeze. Add to that and the power steering pump spit fluid everywhere. No belts seem to be loose. Carb is a Holley 7 something and is way too much.

My thoughts:
Recheck belt tension
Flush radiator and system
Replace carb with Holley 600 electric choke
Change oil to 5w30 with break in

Start and observe. If ticking is still there but cooling issue is fixed. Then move to pulling valve cover and looking for something loose, stuck lifter, bent pushrods.

Thoughts