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Old 12-29-2012, 02:47 PM   #1
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Can someone tell me how many gallons of coolant the model A system holds?
Should I mix anti freeze 50:1 like any car?
Please confirm there is "NO" thermostat - if there is one where?

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Old 12-29-2012, 02:54 PM   #2
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Therre is no thermostat, but I install them on my A's. 2 1/2 gallons should work, and I always use 50/50 antifreeze. Any antifreeze and never had a foaming problem.
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Old 12-29-2012, 03:27 PM   #3
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No thermostat was originally used in a Model A.
Cooling capacity 3 gallons......1 1/2 gallon of undiluted antifreeze (full strength) mixed with 1 1/2 gallon of distilled water (no minerals,no rust) will give you -34F protection.
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If there is a thermostsat it should be in the top hose
Even though a thermostat was not original from the factory it is a good modification in my opinion, for me it has been worth 2-3 mpg and cleaner oil, I have always used antifreeze year round.
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Old 12-29-2012, 06:12 PM   #6
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There are Three gallons in the cooling system. A gallon of denatured alcohol wil protect you down to about 20 degree F.
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Old 12-29-2012, 07:03 PM   #7
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Don't buy seasonal anti-freeze like I did a few years back. Buy permanent anti-freeze. The seasonal only last for one season. I almost lost a D8 dozer using seasonal.
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Old 12-29-2012, 10:32 PM   #8
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I drain my whole system in the winter....bone dry....And leave the cap off.
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Old 12-29-2012, 10:48 PM   #9
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If there is a thermostsat it should be in the top hose
Even though a thermostat was not original from the factory it is a good modification in my opinion, for me it has been worth 2-3 mpg and cleaner oil, I have always used antifreeze year round.
How does the thermostat give you better mpg?
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Old 12-29-2012, 11:00 PM   #10
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Ha! Aint that the truth... I once rebuilt a transmission using the Snyder's catalog.
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How does the thermostat give you better mpg?
Quicker warmup and it maintains the proper operating temp for the best fuel efficiency.
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