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Old 04-15-2013, 09:49 AM   #15
Lebowski
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Default Re: Will driving at 55 mph for several miles cause a Model A to overheat?

Thanks for all of the comments and suggestions. The first several days I drove it there were no overheating problems. Then I checked the radiator and saw it was low so I put in half a gallon of antifreeze and half a gallon of water. It may not have overheated as someone suggested but it was pouring out of the cap so, as someone else said, maybe it shouldn't be filled all the way to the top like in a newer car. The car had a frame off resto several years ago and the engine was rebuilt at that time. I would like to have a Model A guy in my area look the car over and drive it to see if they think it needs anything. The parking brake needs to be adjusted which is about the only thing I can think of. I drove it several miles yesterday and it didn't overheat at all. I'll keep it off the interstate for a while and keep it at 45 max. Thanks again for your input..............Dave in KY
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