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09-17-2021, 08:23 PM | #21 |
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Re: Overheating 1930 Model A
Bergs, can’t go wrong, simply the best..!
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09-17-2021, 08:44 PM | #22 |
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Re: Overheating 1930 Model A
Do you have engine pans? I had overheating issues and went back to the pans and a new 2-bladed fan. Then I had a problem getting her up to operating temp (she ran at about 120*), so I added a thermostat and now she happily stays at 160*. My radiator is the original and has been boiled out and cleaned at a radiator shop. My coolant level stays just above the radiator fins and I use a 50/50 premix of antifreeze/coolant.
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09-18-2021, 03:35 PM | #23 |
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Gufshoz makes an interesting point. I have driven my A with engine pans, and without. Just seems to me like the pans help suck the heat out.
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09-18-2021, 03:52 PM | #24 |
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Joe, what i would do before I invested in a new radiator is flush your rad out. I flushed mine out with 3 gallons of vinegar by going for a 30 mile drive, Came home and drained it and used a 2 /3 vinegar to water, went for a drive and drained it and then did a 1/3 mixture and drained it. I then ran water through the rad, filled it with water and went for a drive. I repeated this three times and my water was finally clean after the last drain.
I bought a hand held heat sensor from Napa and shoot my temp regularly, i80 degrees is not out of line IMHO Gerry Birch Bay WA |
09-18-2021, 06:05 PM | #25 |
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Joe before you invest in a new radiator make sure your timing is actually okay.
Your wrote in your first post that you thought your timing "seemed okay". Maybe re visit the timing again just to be absolutely sure. Timing can make a huge difference. You've also posted that you have been shutting it down when your temperature gauge has reached 180 degrees. Take the cap off and place a dial meat thermometer directly into the coolant. You can drive with the cap off and with the thermometer in place. That way you can pull over when your dash mounted gauge reaches 180 etc... and check to see if the gauges agree. Go ahead and keep driving it after reaching 180 and see just how hot it gets. With the cap off you will see it starting to steam and boil over before things get too serious and damage your engine. (if radiator is too full it cam mimic an over heat / your gauges will tell you if that is the case) Just stay close to home and be willing to pull over and rest the engine for a bit if it actually does start to get too hot and boil over. One more thing to check is for a failed head gasket. Remove the fan belt and watch the coolant for bubbles when revving the engine some. The kits to test for compression gasses in the automotive parts stores or online are fairly inexpensive and leave pretty much no question if you do or do not have a compression leak. I think that there's a reasonably good chance you won't need to spend the money on a new radiator.
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09-19-2021, 06:48 PM | #27 |
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Thanks Crosscut, I'll try those recommendations tomorrow.
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09-19-2021, 06:49 PM | #28 |
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Thanks Gufshoz, I do have the engine pans. I've had them on for over 6 years now.
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09-19-2021, 06:51 PM | #29 |
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Urrrahh, thanks Jayvee34, I'll run it to see what my max temp is tomorrow and let everyone know. Thanks again for the advice.
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09-19-2021, 06:52 PM | #30 |
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Thanks Old31
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09-19-2021, 06:53 PM | #31 |
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JoeMarine, from an old retired Navy man, I would recommend a Berg Radiator. I was given the same advice when I had a overheating problem with my 1930 Model A Coupe. A Bergs Radiator has never let me down and I highly recomend one if you are in the budget for it. Take care shipmate. Hugh
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09-19-2021, 06:53 PM | #32 |
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Thanks Illinois John.
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09-20-2021, 12:43 PM | #34 |
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Disconnect bottom hose and plug inlet with a rag . Run garden hose into filler and see that it flows right through. Hold hand over bottom and fill and remove hand and water should gush out.
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09-20-2021, 12:43 PM | #35 |
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Do same with block
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09-20-2021, 06:34 PM | #36 |
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1CrossCut, Jayvee34, Gufshoz, Gene and the rest of the professionals on line . . . thank you again.
I took all your advice and here are the results: Drove the car for almost one hour. Put a meat thermometer in the radiator neck and the highest the temperature ever got was around 195 . . . both at the neck and on the gauge I've installed. I also checked to see if any bubbles were 'percolating' with the cap off . . . never saw any bubbles so I believe the gasket on the head is okay. I still haven't flushed the system but will do so next week. All that said, you all saved me big bucks. I don't plan to buy a radiator for now. I'm hoping after I flush the system the temperature will be a little less than 195. Looking forward to driving the vehicle further and longer than before. Again, many thanks to you all. God Bless and Semper Fidelis Joe Marine Marine Always |
09-20-2021, 07:38 PM | #37 |
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Glad your gaining on it.
When you flush the radiator most do so to try to get out rust. First use Simple Green or some dishwasher detergent to get the grease (usually from years of excess greasing of the water pump) out that may be coating things. After that go after the rust.
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If one uses dishwasher detergent to clean the cooling system be sure and get the low sudsing type. Don't ask.
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09-21-2021, 01:18 PM | #39 |
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IF the water looks rusty BEFORE draining if you have a concrete driveway, drain it in the street or on the grass. Concrete will most likely stain. FWIW
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09-21-2021, 10:29 PM | #40 |
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Rear water jackets around # 4 have a tendency to store egg corn shells . The head does so as well . And...No ! I do not have a clue how those nuts and pieces of seat material gets in there
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