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Old 01-02-2017, 08:44 PM   #1
DaWizard
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Default Finished overheat-proofing

I know, I know, I have been reading threads on proper radiator cleanliness, water pump impeller size and drilled, but I think I have brought my '28 Tudor up to todays standards.

Boiled out the radiator, heh, 88 years old, a must.

Since I wasn't thrilled with the stock water pump situation, decided to go electric.

Also not being thrilled with fans, went electric.

Below you will see pictures of what and how I did this and along with those pictures are 2 pictures of the temperatures taken at the front and rear of the head after the motor running and up to operating temp. more than ½ hour of idling and adjusting the temp the fan kicks in.

Also, I decided on Evan's Waterless Coolant filled until it just covers the bottom of the baffle.

I am sure someone will rip me for this abomination, ahh well, it will happen and I am thick skinned and we know about opinions....

I think it is worth it when you see that the front and rear reading are within 10° and the rear is running cooler sitting still in the driveway.

As soon as this weather breaks and I can get another coat of rubber on the roof, I will be one runnin fool, out and about each and every day.

So Cal, beware, another "A" saved from the rust heap and on the road!!
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File Type: jpg Water Pump 1.jpg (79.1 KB, 354 views)
File Type: jpg Water Pump 2.jpg (75.2 KB, 346 views)
File Type: jpg Front Temp.jpg (33.4 KB, 295 views)
File Type: jpg Rear Temp.jpg (31.2 KB, 267 views)
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'31 SW Town Sedan
'28 AA Stake Bed
'30 Cabriolet
'42 Super Deluxe 4door Sedan

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