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I had a car that did acted similar to your description. After much investigation, I found that the water pump impeller had broken free of the shaft. It would spin the impeller now and then, giving the appearance that water was moving in the radiator.
Hi all!,
My name is Ken. I live in Southern California. I have been driving and working on hot rods for the past 20 years. Recently sold my 41 Willys (pictured) and bought a 69 Road Runner! Matching numbers, 383, 4 speed, repaint. I am looking forward to learning from all of your combined...
When I bought my 69, it had a set of Goodyear Eagle GT's on it. The tread looked good! No cracks. I looked up the manufacture date, 12 years old! I replaced them the following day. My buddy has a body shop, he says old tires keep his shop busy!
My car,
383
4 speed
original 26" radiator (clean)
Shroud & clutch fan
new 180* thermostat (tested)
50/50 coolant
one bottle LUCAS coolant additive
Ambient temp= 105*
In town normal driving
Running temp= 195*