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Thanks for the reply. When I was reading the archives some time back, I saw the tip on using the pressure tester to look for air, but I had forgotten about it. Glad you reminded me. A friend of mine has one, and I expect to visit him this week to pick up my 46 Chev truck. Maybe I will take the Saab when I go.
I did not check the radiator that I installed. It came with the car and I just installed it on blind faith with my fingers crossed. The original had rotted fins. I figured that the check with the restrictor plate eliminated a plugged radiator problem, but as you mention, I may be wrong. The flush seemed to come out quite clean, but it was nearly dark when I drained it.
If I have to knock out the auxiliary cooling indents, at least I still have a set of the adjustable replacement panels from my old 2-stroke, though I would have to replace the catch springs. The fan looks fine. The radiator side plates are there as long as you mean the portion that keeps air from going around the side of the radiator. If you mean some ducting around the fan, I have none.
I hope this does not come to the modifications you mention. I never had cooling problems with my 2-stroke, and on occasion I used to tow a hay baler with it. By comparison, the V-4 cooling system looks more sophisticated than the stroker.
I’m will do the pump test you recommend, and I think I will examine the original thermostat more closely for clues. I should probably check it since I only replaced it as a matter of course. It may be good. My local Saab dealer has no old books, but if I get numbers they can probably do a check.
Thanks, Cheap Charley
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