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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-05-2015, 10:49 PM
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Posted By RobR'35
Re: '35 Large Top Tank Radiator

Interesting.
An idea I have is based on the high volume water pumps I now am running with thermostats against the inlet to the radiator.Possibly the opening and closing of the thermostats make the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-05-2015, 06:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,825
Posted By RobR'35
Re: '35 Large Top Tank Radiator

Ill give it a try.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-05-2015, 05:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,825
Posted By RobR'35
Re: '35 Large Top Tank Radiator

Upper most dimple on the tank top Brian.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-05-2015, 05:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,825
Posted By RobR'35
Re: '35 Large Top Tank Radiator

It doesn't have a pressure cap. Over flow tube is separate and always open on the '35 radiator.Only way its closed off is if I put the 3lbs check valve on.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-05-2015, 05:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,825
Posted By RobR'35
Re: '35 Large Top Tank Radiator

Positively open! Water drained on its own to the over flow tank.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-05-2015, 04:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,825
Posted By RobR'35
Re: '35 Large Top Tank Radiator

Update to the radiator situation.
I took the 3lbs. pressure valve off and put a pint size over flow tank on with a breather as G.M. suggested.
With the engine at operating temp I went for a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-31-2015, 01:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,825
Posted By RobR'35
Re: '35 Large Top Tank Radiator

Ok, gotcha! What I did was purchased a Block tester from NAPA,Balkamp product.
I used it about a dozen times and the results were negative for exhaust gases.
In using it i had to make a special...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-31-2015, 11:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,825
Posted By RobR'35
Re: '35 Large Top Tank Radiator

I realize it was part of the install instructions. Im unsure as to how that would have prevented the tank from oil canning. Don't get me wrong, I in no way am putting blame to the pump builder.
I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-31-2015, 08:42 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,825
Posted By RobR'35
Re: '35 Large Top Tank Radiator

Id buy that book without question.I also looked through the '35-'36 book and found nothing.
In researching this car and the '35 info that's out there I find im always hungry to find more.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-31-2015, 02:33 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,825
Posted By RobR'35
Re: '35 Large Top Tank Radiator

Thanks for all the great information guys. This Ford Barn is a wealth of knowledge.
GM, I have not put the stop leak stuff or anti freeze in the system yet.
ive been running straight distilled...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-30-2015, 10:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,825
Posted By RobR'35
Re: '35 Large Top Tank Radiator

Thanks GM. Its something im going to try.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-29-2015, 06:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,825
Posted By RobR'35
Re: '35 Large Top Tank Radiator

As for steam escape. When the top tank collapsed the first time I didn't have the 3 lb valve in.Also it never got hot enough to steam.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-29-2015, 06:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,825
Posted By RobR'35
Re: '35 Large Top Tank Radiator

All very interesting point of view and info in general. DavidG, most interesting.Uve read this info in ford archives? Im very curious...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-29-2015, 11:37 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,825
Posted By RobR'35
Re: '35 Large Top Tank Radiator

Also in comparison of the two radiators. The large top tank one has 162 tubes where the small top rad only has 106. At least the ones I have anyhow.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-29-2015, 11:27 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,825
Posted By RobR'35
Re: '35 Large Top Tank Radiator

Thanks a lot for the pics.Looks like I have one very similar that came with the car.When u look in the filler hole theres 4 rows of tubes and there slanted to the left on the first row then the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-29-2015, 01:42 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,825
Posted By RobR'35
Re: '35 Large Top Tank Radiator

I agree on the more coolant part on the early radiators. Does ur rad. have an embossed B4 on the top tank and are the tubes angled or straight (front of rad. to fan side of rad.)? Also my cooling...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-28-2015, 02:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,825
Posted By RobR'35
'35 Large Top Tank Radiator

Ive an original '35 large top tank radiator on my '35.
Since I put skips rebuilt pumps on the engine and the three lbs. check valve the engine stays much cooler.We've not hit the summer heat where...
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