1974 Ford Van Econoline 302

My cousin recently gave me his old 1974 Ford Van, "the Love Bug", which had been sitting for several years. Replaced the battery and it started right up. Drove it around town quite a bit, too, and it did fine. Decided to take the Love Bug out of town down the highway. Seemed to run like a top, like Love Bug's do, but on the return trip, while driving up the highway, I noticed a change in the amount of power. Didn't want to pull over and not make it home.

When I finally made it, pulled in and put the Love Bug in park and shut her down, a cloud of steam immediately engulfed us. Got out and peeked underneath--antifreeze was pouring out. I assume the water pump is involved, hoses look good and secure, but maybe a bad gasket between pump and block?? The Love Bug is down. Any pointers would be appreciated. Thanks! :wink:

You are going to have to raise the hood and have a look around.
You may have to fill the coolant back up and look for the leak.
Just look for where the coolant is running out and go from there.
Might be a easy fix like a hose.
Good luck
MT