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Coachmac · 06-08-2022, 09:33 AM

New to this forum.
I have a 36 Ford 5 Window with a 51 Mercury Flathead in it. I do not know the history of the car as the previous owner passed away. The motor has Navarro Heads, Navarro Intake, 3 Strombergs, MSD Coil and Ignition, Fenton Headers and a fairly radical cam (do not know the lift/duration).
Temp gauge does not work. I used an infrared gun to measure temps after a good warmup. Temp at the thermostat locations were 155/156, and at the bottom radiator hoses 144/145. Am new to flatheads, is it possible there is no thermostats in the vehicle. It runs great and no puking after a good run.
Thanks in advance.

06-08-2022, 09:33 AM	#1
Coachmac Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Posts: 2	Flathead v8 cooling New to this forum. I have a 36 Ford 5 Window with a 51 Mercury Flathead in it. I do not know the history of the car as the previous owner passed away. The motor has Navarro Heads, Navarro Intake, 3 Strombergs, MSD Coil and Ignition, Fenton Headers and a fairly radical cam (do not know the lift/duration). Temp gauge does not work. I used an infrared gun to measure temps after a good warmup. Temp at the thermostat locations were 155/156, and at the bottom radiator hoses 144/145. Am new to flatheads, is it possible there is no thermostats in the vehicle. It runs great and no puking after a good run. Thanks in advance.