Minnesota Heat Wave Time!

[G.M.]

I love the temperatures in the mid to high 90's it gives me a chance to find the heat associated problems and actualy isolate them and find a fix. I forgot to mention how comfortable it was in the cab the other day. With the engine running at 180 the firewall, floor and hood don't get real hot. Going about 60 MPH I said to my friend stick your hand out the window and feel the air. Now stick you hand down by the vent and feel that air. The vent air felt cooler than the window air to the hand. I guess it's a more concentrated flow captured by the vent scoop. G.M.

[TonyM]

At 0830 I went to the garage to check on my car--Wow 84 degrees already.

[296 V8]

Move

[G.M.]

flatjack I doubt your car would do very well down here as you described it. G.M.

[flatjack9]

G.M., I know you are wrong. It's 98 deg up here with 70 deg dewpoint. You don't have a monopoly on high temps. How did these Fords ever get by all these years wihtout these add ons? And I'm cooling 276 cu. inches, not a stocker.

[David J]

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A balmy 101 * F here 45 miles NE of downtown St Paul MN - SCF WI . Seems like you could cut a cube out of the air today . Got 1 1/2 " of rain monday night . Dewpoint - see above .Took the 33 [ bone stock other than 34 intake setup ] on some errands this afternoon to see how it was feeling . Heat gauge { actually a thermometer } ran slightly above center . Normal is just below center . No dripping or drooling including some stoplight waiting time & some traffic delays . Gauge went up to a little below the upper line during the longest delay . Went right back down when I got going again . No stats & the stock 4 blade fan . Started right up after every stop & didn't miss a beat . Lower grade NON-OXY gas of course . I would assume flatjack is using it also . Most every station around here has it . Not trying to stoke the debate- just pointing out that if you can get it it works in HOT weather . Should note this is the car that had vinegar poisioning last summer . Used gennie 33-34 waterpumps , block & radiator are CLEAN & it has 50-50 old fashioned green prestone in it . Oil pressure was low but that's nothing new with this[33] motor .

Originally Posted by flatjack9

G.M., It's 98 deg up here with 70 deg dewpoint.

[G.M.]

[QUOTE=David J;455791]A balmy 101 * F here 45 miles NE of downtown St Paul MN - SCF WI . Seems like you could cut a cube out of the air today . Got 1 1/2 " of rain monday night . Dewpoint - see above .Took the 33 [ bone stock other than 34 intake setup ] on some errands this afternoon to see how it was feeling . Heat gauge { actually a thermometer } ran slightly above center . Normal is just below center . No dripping or drooling including some stoplight waiting time & some traffic delays . Gauge went up to a little below the upper line during the longest delay . Went right back down when I got going again . No stats & the stock 4 blade fan . Started right up after every stop & didn't miss a beat . Lower grade NON-OXY gas of course . I would assume flatjack is using it also . Most every station around here has it . Not trying to stoke the debate- just pointing out that if you can get it it works in HOT weather . Should note this is the car that had vinegar poisioning last summer . Used gennie 33-34 waterpumps , block & radiator are CLEAN & it has 50-50 old fashioned green prestone in it . Oil pressure was low but that's nothing new with this[33] motor .[/QUOTE

David your engine is operating exactly like it should. Your detailed discription of how it performed is exactly how these engines cool in hot conditions. There are 3 or 4 differant Ford impeller designs for 32 to 36 pumps. You must have the truck type impellers that provide more more coolant flow than the passenger car type. Your type of post is what helps others determine that their problem can be easly solved. If you don't have a pressure cap or Skips 3 lb pressure valve with radiator cap with a good tight seal you will lose water out the over flow and run with a lower level of coolant. The system is 22 quarts and with the system full you will find cooling a little better. G.M.

[48Flyer]

Problem solved
Bring the Mercury bumpers in the house and polish them!

Did I mention that I have a very understanding wife?

[flatjack9]

If the tubes in the radiator are covered, you're good to go. Filling to the neck will not help cooling. Might take a few more minutes to reach the same temp, but after that it doesn't make any difference. David, I just don't see how your car can operate without Purple Ice, Barr's Leak, Skip's pumps or Skip's check valve. The CLEAN engine and radiator are a main key.

[G.M.]

If you like your engine to run at 200 or higher follow Flatjacks instructions and run with 18 or less quarts of coolant. Be carefull if you get into traffic in warm weather. G.M.

[Rebel Sympathy]

It is soooooooooooo hot down here in Alabama, the chickens are laying hard-boiled eggs.

[flatjack9]

Mine stays under 200. Like I said, just got back from Minnesota and Back to the 50's. Lots of slow traffic with over 11, 000 cars at the show.

[G.M.]

Sounds like you should apply some of my recommendations. I don't want to be anywhere near 200. G.M.

[estout81]

Flatjack I agree with you. I drive my '48 F-1 in hot weather all the time without any overheating or boiling gas. I was out driving a week ago Friday just before the big storm and the temp. was right at 100. I have a souped up flathead with no "gadgets" and no problems! Beware experts!

[G.M.]

Let's have some published temperatures of your cool running souped up flathead when it was right at a 100 and how long and far you went, speed and type of traffic. Explain what overheating is?? This may be helpfull to others. G.M.

[3738]

Back to reporting the weather.......

high 85, low 57 today in San Jose, CA

[1949FORD]

It has cooled off here in MN. Had a cold front blow through here last night. It feels very nice outside!

[Brian]

I also agree with flatjack, my 35 never overheats, and I drive it hard and often. No need for electric fan or fuel pump either! The only departure from stock is I run the overflow into a catchcan, this assures the radiator is always full to the brim. Take note, this is a non-pressurised radiator and water pumps in the head 21 stud, heck, these things always run hot don't they? Especially at 7000 RPM!
No need for all these inventions to stay running cool. Henry built a fine automobile.