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dongas30

01-20-2014 08:52 PM

Alternate Radiator Choices for Flatheads?

Is there a way to use a radiator with a single inlet and outlet instead of the dual in/out FH radiators? Maybe an early mustang type?

Ed Pitts

01-20-2014 09:21 PM

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I used a 66 Mustang radiator but I added additional outlets. Works fine and keeps the engine cool. Ed

19Fordy

01-20-2014 10:13 PM

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I guess one way you could do that is to design a crossover pipe that feeds both heads. That crossover pipe would have a single inlet hose going to the top of the radiator. You would still have the problem of how to to distribute the water leaving the bottom of the radiator in large enough amounts to get pumped thru the engine in order to keep it cool. Perhaps a high volume electric water pump is part of the solution along with a reverse flow cooling system.

Mike in AZ

01-20-2014 10:44 PM

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someone does a Chevrolet water pump installation for the flathead.....waterpump from the 409??......here's a link to the HAMB discussion.....Mike

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=200778

Talkwrench

01-20-2014 10:55 PM

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Why ???

Mike B

01-21-2014 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Talkwrench (Post 808071)

Why ???

Cost would be my guess...

Vic Piano

01-21-2014 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike B (Post 808119)

Cost would be my guess...

I would think it would cost more to make all the necessary modifications to a single inlet/outlet radiator. Why not just have the original style radiator redone or get a new OEM style radiator?

gmc1941

01-21-2014 11:04 AM

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WHY! BECAUSE. WHY NOT, WHY CAN'T I, I KNOW I CAN, DAM-IT I WANT TO. Maybe I need some help mentally.......

rhpope

01-21-2014 11:31 AM

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Ed,

What model car or truck are you using the Mustang radiator in?

Thanks,
Roger

dongas30

01-21-2014 11:50 AM

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the car is 1926 roadster and considering placing rad in trunk.

Ed Pitts

01-21-2014 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rhpope (Post 808315)

Ed,

What model car or truck are you using the Mustang radiator in?

Thanks,
Roger

Roger, I'm not using it in a car. Just needed a radiator for my test stand and since I had the Mustang radiator, it was an experiment to see if it would cool the engine. It works fine. Ed

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