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3racers
05-12-2009, 07:47 PM
Was hoping someone can tell me what would cause antifreeze to leak at the top of overflow bottle. Seems like its starts as soon as it starts warming up like in 15 min.
Logan #34's Dad
05-12-2009, 08:27 PM
You may have too much fluid in the system. The bottle is not an overflow bottle it is an expansion bottle. In other words, when everything gets hot it expands.
NOW, check to make sure your waterpump impellar is still working and not broken. Mine was in pieces under the housing and I did not know it.
dblacks
05-12-2009, 08:39 PM
Originally posted by Logan #34's Dad
NOW, check to make sure your waterpump impellar is still working and not broken. Mine was in pieces under the housing and I did not know it.

ditto that
Logan #34's Dad
05-12-2009, 08:41 PM
I'm still waiting for SOMEONE to make one of the impellars out of aluminium or stainless steel. It would sell!
bulldogfallon
05-13-2009, 10:22 AM
It is coming
3racers
05-14-2009, 07:53 PM
Thanks Guys gonna check impellar this wkend
3racers
05-20-2009, 06:37 PM
OK checked impellar looks good anybody got any other ideas?
raidernut
05-20-2009, 10:07 PM
We just ruined a beautiful Tommy Alley top end with a broken water pump impeller:( :( :( :( :( :(
JAG Motosports
05-20-2009, 11:52 PM
Seems to be fairly common. We ruined a Metra Kit that had the "Hot Quads" magic touch. Not to mention a DNF at an already expensive national:grr:
riding4fun
05-21-2009, 05:44 AM
Happened to me a couple weeks ago but only half of the fins broke, so it didn't ruin it but was close.
edwardsp&b
05-22-2009, 02:11 PM
how often do you guys check the impellar?
bryan
JAG Motosports
05-22-2009, 03:35 PM
Originally posted by edwardsp&b
how often do you guys check the impellar?
bryan

Now that I know what can happen.....way too often. After 1 or 2 times on the track.
edwardsp&b
05-23-2009, 07:11 AM
well i will just have to start doing that. lol dont want to mess up marc's magic touch. thanks bryan
JAG Motosports
05-23-2009, 07:39 AM
Logan's dad has a good idea. He uses clear hose, so he can actually see the fluid flowing. Saves having to check the impellar.
xcracer01
05-26-2009, 10:41 AM
Do you know were I can find one?
JAG Motosports
05-26-2009, 01:17 PM
Originally posted by xcracer01
Do you know were I can find one?

No, We need Rocky to chime in. I want them too!
edwardsp&b
05-26-2009, 02:47 PM
so all of his hoses are clear? thats a great idea! it always seems that rocky's got good ideas.:D there is a hydraulic hose shop right next door to me that can make up all kind of hoses. ill run bens 90 over there and get them to measure the hoses and get prices. they do all my steel braided brake lines, im sure clear hose shouldnt be a problem. ill find out today and let yall know in the morning.
bryan
Logan #34's Dad
05-26-2009, 07:55 PM
Oh Fella's the clear hose is in a top secret spot that I'd have to kill you if I tell you. LOL
Go to LOWES - they got it by the roll. It is clear with vinyl strains criss-crossing through it. Buy a couple feet and presto! Take your lower hose with you to get the proper inside diameter.
Did you all see that Chris from Precision has made the billet one now. It ain't cheap butt.......
As far as Idea's - I've got many - I just don't have the cash flow to produce them SO I usually call someone that can and bounce the idea off of them. Hopefully someday it pays off for me.
Currently I've got an idea that will cool the belt area significantly.