Engine cooling system flushing apparatus and method
First Claim
1. A three-way adapter assembly for use in combination with a liquid coolant heat transfer radiator for an engine driven vehicle, the radiator having an access port for passage of coolant to flow between the radiator and engine, the assembly comprising(a) a tubular body having opposite ends defining openings, and a side opening,(b) one of said ends sized for connection to said radiator in registration with said port,(c) the side opening connectible in series with a hose, and(d) means for closing the other of said end openings, said means including a cap, and a clamp including a bail extending over the cap and having legs extending lengthwise of said body, and an adjustable stem having threaded interengagement with the bail and extending toward the cap to retain the cap in position closing said other opening.
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Abstract
An internal combustion engine cooling system is flushed by:
(a) providing a controlled pressurized flow of flushing liquid and entrained gas bubbles,
(b) and passing said flow alternately through
(i) the radiator in a reverse direction,
(ii) the engine coolant passages in a reverse direction,
(iii) the radiator in a forward direction,
(iv) the engine coolant passages in a forward direction.
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1. A three-way adapter assembly for use in combination with a liquid coolant heat transfer radiator for an engine driven vehicle, the radiator having an access port for passage of coolant to flow between the radiator and engine, the assembly comprising
(a) a tubular body having opposite ends defining openings, and a side opening, (b) one of said ends sized for connection to said radiator in registration with said port, (c) the side opening connectible in series with a hose, and (d) means for closing the other of said end openings, said means including a cap, and a clamp including a bail extending over the cap and having legs extending lengthwise of said body, and an adjustable stem having threaded interengagement with the bail and extending toward the cap to retain the cap in position closing said other opening.
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