The Ford Barn

jack99 · 12-21-2018, 09:11 PM

My story:
35 Ford V8
Initial problem: Over heating due to coolant siphoning from radiator via overflow tube

My Cure: Installed the pressure valve tube that hook up to overflow tube. purchased from Skip Haney who sells a great product.

Result : Total cure from overheating problem solved-- no more loss of coolant

Current issue: Took Radiator cap off to check antifreeze mix as it is getting cold. Found level to be ok.

Took car for a drive about two miles . Half way into it the temp gauge began to rise. Before getting home It was HOT.

Checked coolant level and it was down. Radiator hoses were collapsed and returned to normal once radiator cap was removed. I refilled radiator with about 2/3 of a gallon on coolant and all seems ok while running in driveway. Have not driven on road as of yet.

Question? Why did hoses collapse? My Thoughts are that the cap did not seal tight enough so the pressure did not increase to the 3 lb level .

What do all of you think??
I look forward to your input.

12-21-2018, 09:11 PM	#1
jack99 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bridgehampton, NY Posts: 125	35 Ford Cooling Issues My story: 35 Ford V8 Initial problem: Over heating due to coolant siphoning from radiator via overflow tube My Cure: Installed the pressure valve tube that hook up to overflow tube. purchased from Skip Haney who sells a great product. Result : Total cure from overheating problem solved-- no more loss of coolant Current issue: Took Radiator cap off to check antifreeze mix as it is getting cold. Found level to be ok. Took car for a drive about two miles . Half way into it the temp gauge began to rise. Before getting home It was HOT. Checked coolant level and it was down. Radiator hoses were collapsed and returned to normal once radiator cap was removed. I refilled radiator with about 2/3 of a gallon on coolant and all seems ok while running in driveway. Have not driven on road as of yet. Question? Why did hoses collapse? My Thoughts are that the cap did not seal tight enough so the pressure did not increase to the 3 lb level . What do all of you think?? I look forward to your input.