Swaddle and place baby over shoulder. Gently tap baby until burp is
released.

On Wednesday, September 9, 2015, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote:

> OK, you asked for it.  You can expect many responses to choose from.
>
> After trying many approaches for the past 18 years or so, here is what I
> would recommend:
>
> Raise the back end on ramps, etc. as high as practical; ideally the
> pressurized ("expansion") coolant tank would be at or above the level of
> the top of the radiator.  Access the bleeder bolt at the top of the
> radiator.  The bleeder valve that KEP includes in their conversion kit is a
> "good thing".
>    Take an old coolant cap and rip out the valves.  Buy about 6 or 8 feet
> of transparent tubing that will fit on the nipple of that cap.  Get a
> transparent container of a gallon or more and near the bottom attach a
> nipple/hose barb to which you can attach the tubing.
>   Now the operating principle is that same as when a nurse hooks you to an
> IV.  By hanging the bag at an elevated position, gravity provides enough
> pressure to overcome your blood pressure and push the liquid into you.
> Setting the feed container on top of your van will provide a reasonable
> pressure to help bleed the system.
>   First pour as much coolant as you can into the tank in the usual way.
> Squeeze the hoses,  rock the van, etc. and be a little patient.  When you
> can't get any more liquid in and air out, attach your modified cap and hose
> assembly and add coolant.  Release any air available at the top of the
> radiator.  Start the van for a minute or so.  Hopefully your coolant tank
> is still transparent enough that you can see if there is air present.  If
> not, you should probably replace or clean the tank.
>   If a lot of air accumulates in the tank, pinch the tubing, disconnect and
> remove the cap so you can pour in coolant.  The main advantage of this IV
> method is to provide enough pressure to get the air out of the radiator.
> Since air in the coolant tank will not easily exit thru the long tubing,
> adding a bleed valve on your modified cap can be helpful.
>    You want to start and run the engine for longer periods during this
> proccess, until it gets warm enough to open the thermostat.  Periodically
> crack the bleeder at the radiator to be sure you get all the air out.  A
> drip pan below there is a nice touch.
>
> Have fun,
> Larry A.
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 9, 2015 at 7:46 AM, Dean S <predsmaniac@gmail.com
> <javascript:;>> wrote:
>
> > ​So what is the best way to bleed the coolant system...to release a
> > potential air pocket/ bubble?
> >
> > DS​
> >
> >
>