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50FlatheadVert · 05-25-2021, 09:49 PM

Not sure if I'm missing something but does the radiator for a 1950 need to have the air purged to fill completely?

19Fordy · 05-25-2021, 10:19 PM

Yes. Fill it with coolant and let it settle to allow trapped air to "bubble out" to the surface. Then refill. Or, fill radiator with coolant with engine running. The thermostat will open and coolant level will drop as flow increases. Then fill to capacity with engine running.

51 MERC-CT · 05-26-2021, 04:28 AM

And if so equipped, move heater temp. control to full on/hot.

50FlatheadVert · 05-26-2021, 07:22 AM

Ok thanks...thought I was missing something...I did not see anything in the Green Bible

This forum is great...it's active which is the key...I'm sure I'll have alot more dumb questions as I learn about this car (it was my Dad's)

flathead4rd · 05-26-2021, 09:03 AM

Don't fill the radiator to the top. About one inch over the tank top is plenty and will allow for expansion.

tubman · 05-26-2021, 09:04 AM

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If it's the car in your avatar, it sure looks good. How's about more pictures?

50FlatheadVert · 05-26-2021, 10:07 AM

I need to take some of the interior and engine...32k original miles...it was restored probably 85% but basically in storage for 30yrs...

19Fordy · 05-26-2021, 03:26 PM

It looks like a beautiful car. Enjoy every mile.

50FlatheadVert · 05-26-2021, 04:26 PM

Thank you...while I’m waiting for a DMV appt trying to address all the small things...all the big ticket items are done thankfully

05-25-2021, 09:49 PM	#1
50FlatheadVert Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Northern VA Posts: 39	1950 Radiator Question Not sure if I'm missing something but does the radiator for a 1950 need to have the air purged to fill completely?

05-25-2021, 10:19 PM	#2
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,925	Re: 1950 Radiator Question Yes. Fill it with coolant and let it settle to allow trapped air to "bubble out" to the surface. Then refill. Or, fill radiator with coolant with engine running. The thermostat will open and coolant level will drop as flow increases. Then fill to capacity with engine running.

05-26-2021, 04:28 AM	#3
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: 1950 Radiator Question And if so equipped, move heater temp. control to full on/hot. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

05-26-2021, 07:22 AM	#4
50FlatheadVert Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Northern VA Posts: 39	Re: 1950 Radiator Question Ok thanks...thought I was missing something...I did not see anything in the Green Bible This forum is great...it's active which is the key...I'm sure I'll have alot more dumb questions as I learn about this car (it was my Dad's) __________________ 2009 BMW 135i, 2017 GTI S, 1990 SSP Notch (SOLD), Other Foxbodies (SOLD)

05-26-2021, 09:03 AM	#5
flathead4rd Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 505	Re: 1950 Radiator Question Don't fill the radiator to the top. About one inch over the tank top is plenty and will allow for expansion.

05-26-2021, 09:04 AM	#6
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,303	Re: 1950 Radiator Question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If it's the car in your avatar, it sure looks good. How's about more pictures?

05-26-2021, 10:07 AM	#7
50FlatheadVert Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Northern VA Posts: 39	Re: 1950 Radiator Question I need to take some of the interior and engine...32k original miles...it was restored probably 85% but basically in storage for 30yrs... __________________ 2009 BMW 135i, 2017 GTI S, 1990 SSP Notch (SOLD), Other Foxbodies (SOLD)

05-26-2021, 03:26 PM	#8
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,925	Re: 1950 Radiator Question It looks like a beautiful car. Enjoy every mile.

05-26-2021, 04:26 PM	#9
50FlatheadVert Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Northern VA Posts: 39	Re: 1950 Radiator Question Thank you...while I’m waiting for a DMV appt trying to address all the small things...all the big ticket items are done thankfully __________________ 2009 BMW 135i, 2017 GTI S, 1990 SSP Notch (SOLD), Other Foxbodies (SOLD)