[LadyMe]

So... you know the part where I said I checked all the hoses... well apparently I was mistaken... but on the plus side - at least I know what's wrong.

I decided to pull the hose that feeds the fluid back into the engine, and bingo, that thing was clogged in the worse way. Clearing the hose was easy but the "nipple" it attaches to was also clogged. I spent the last of the daylight hours trying to clear it. I got A LOT of nasty out of it but not enough to get the fluid to flow. This nipple is in a terrible location: back of the engine and low (if I were to pay a garage to clear it - they'd probably tell me they'd need to remove the engine block to get to it but I'm sure there is simpler way).

Since I was out of daylight (and I have no garage) I did the only thing I could think to do. I put the hose back on and filled it with CLR so it can soak into the clot overnight. The only other thing I can think to do is to get a small plumbers snake.

I wanted to update the thread with my progress and also check to see if anyone has additional suggestions for how I can clear this "nipple" tomorrow if the CLR doesn't do what I hope it will.

This pickup is a rescue that I am restoring myself... I'm not the most experienced mechanic, but I'm capable, but there is nothing like experience... I'm hoping someone has some trial & error ideas they can share with me that I can employ tomorrow.

Cheers!