After what seems like an eternity, Ike is finally back up and running again. To recap, a few weeks ago, Ike had a little cooling problem. After getting the 60 year old radiator rodded out, purchasing a used thermostat housing, radiator hoses, new thermostat, retaining ring, bolts, hose clamps, and thermostat gasket, as well as blasting, sanding, priming, and painting the radiator shroud, Ike is back together. Everything was put back together with brand new bolts, nuts, and washers as well.
Here is a look at the fan shroud before and after blasting, priming, and painting:
The radiator before and after:
And then with everything back together:
After a slight scare when it first started running with the thermostat not opening, a quick rid around the block got everything humming along quite nicely. I even ran down to the gas station to top off the tank, which apparently is important.
Sweet!