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Most overheating problems can be traced to a failing radiator. The inside may be lime coated, the fins loose from the tubes due to vibration, etc. Overheating in old Fords has been with us since the beginning. Routing the exhaust down through the water jacket requires high cooling efficiency. Any of the above conditions practically guarantees that eventually overheating will occur. Good quality new radiators are about $500-600 at C&G, but will mean no overheating in any outside temperature. Don't waste money on having an old unit "repaired".