The Ford Barn

kornbwn · 06-09-2013, 05:19 PM

Hello fellow Model A brothers & sisters . I am a newbie to the Barn & to Model A,s as well . Your knowledge is great on the first question I asked , so I thought I would ask for some advise on my new problem . i recently acquired a 1930 Coupe . I actually runs great . No missing or anything like that . But it was overheating .Im a pretty good shade tree mechanic , so I figured I would remove the radiator & get it rodded out . We have a really reputable shop here thats been in business since early 1960s . I got it serviced . In the meantime I flushed the engine block as best I could . I then installed the radiator . New hoses , etc . Put in 50 % antifreeze & 50 % distilled water . Fired it up . Ran it for about 5 min or so . Then was spitting out of the overflow. The water pump does not leak around the shaft , so I assume it is ok . I figure it doesn.t have a thermostat too . Also , the top hose is hot , bottom hose is warm . Even though it purrs like a kitten , ( & it does ) , is my last resort to split the head & clean the ports ? or am I missing sumthin ?

06-09-2013, 05:19 PM	#1
kornbwn Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Fontana, Ca Posts: 13	1930 Delima Hello fellow Model A brothers & sisters . I am a newbie to the Barn & to Model A,s as well . Your knowledge is great on the first question I asked , so I thought I would ask for some advise on my new problem . i recently acquired a 1930 Coupe . I actually runs great . No missing or anything like that . But it was overheating .Im a pretty good shade tree mechanic , so I figured I would remove the radiator & get it rodded out . We have a really reputable shop here thats been in business since early 1960s . I got it serviced . In the meantime I flushed the engine block as best I could . I then installed the radiator . New hoses , etc . Put in 50 % antifreeze & 50 % distilled water . Fired it up . Ran it for about 5 min or so . Then was spitting out of the overflow. The water pump does not leak around the shaft , so I assume it is ok . I figure it doesn.t have a thermostat too . Also , the top hose is hot , bottom hose is warm . Even though it purrs like a kitten , ( & it does ) , is my last resort to split the head & clean the ports ? or am I missing sumthin ?