Thanks for your response..

I am guessing then that it is a thermostat issue..

but the radiator does not even get hot enough to get the fan clutch to engage.. maybe there is an air bubble behind the water pump? Ohhh. hey isn't there a little vent tube between the head and the water pump..

Two years ago when I did a citric acid flush, I elected not to touch it, as I figured was best left alone. I still don't want to touch it!!

at present the car is parked facing up hill, where I shut it off last night after the test run.. will go out and see if the upper radiator hose is empty of fluid.. and cross my fingers.

Thanks again for your supportive responses.
Jason

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