precautions after engine overheat

[cvcsmkr]

did the pte44 install, capped coolant return line(on top of block?).
noticed turck running sluggish, pulled over and smoke everywhere, found the coolant cap had popped off. the temps got to halfway up stock temp gauge.
i am going to change oil and flush radiator.
and run dm on it.
anything else???
chad

 

[jwaller]

Re: precautions after engine overheat

did you also cap the coolant port on the bottom of the block?

 

[cvcsmkr]

Re: precautions after engine overheat

yes i did.
only the top one popped off.

 

[Don W.]

Re: precautions after engine overheat

Well if doesnt start pumping oil and/or making funny noises consider yourself lucky and run the thing.