New radiator

[Fred]

Originally Posted by bobpo1

I experienced overheating with my '30 coupe (totally restored, all stock) for a couple of years, summer and winter. I tried both 50/50 and distilled water with anti-rust. Made no difference. I also noticed the overheating caused water to seep out from under the hoses next to the radaitor and of course spraying on the hood, windshield, the fenders, everywhere. Made a real mess to clean up. Then one day I decided to pull the in-hose thermostat out and try without it. Supprise, the overheating stopped....!!!

Then came winter, so I installed the thermostat the right way, next to the radiator, pointed the right way. I HAD PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED THE THERMOSTAT BAS-ACKWARDS......

Must be the old age. Now I run distilled water with anti-rust/lubricant in the summer and 50/50 during the winter. NO MORE PROBLEMS.
Good Luck..................

What happens when "The Old Age Kicks In Again" & its in the middle of Jan.. ??