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tommyleea · 05-18-2019, 10:35 AM

Any thoughts on Evans waterless coolant? I was thinking of using it in my 53 Ranchwagon. Fresh rebuilt flathead, and nothing in the cooling system yet. I figured this would be a good time to use it. Seems like it would be perfect for a seldom driven vehicle.

3739ford · 05-18-2019, 11:49 AM

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...roduct.583554/

TJ · 05-18-2019, 01:39 PM

All Evans does is lighten your wallet. A nice clean cooling system and regular 50-50 coolant and water will work just fine.

tommyleea · 05-18-2019, 02:35 PM

I guess I was thinking more on the rust prevention side. After further review I will go with antifreeze.

Flathead Fever · 05-18-2019, 06:13 PM

Save your money. Just use a 50/50 mixture of Prestone and change it every two year's to prevent electrolysis. A flathead is just an engine like any other engine, it does not need any kind of magic coolant.

philipswanson · 05-27-2019, 10:01 AM

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A coupla bottles of water wetter will help. It reduces the bubbles between the inner surfaces and the coolant to promote better cooling. Take it easy on the anti freeze because it will raise your boiling temps but increase your coolant temps.

aussie merc · 05-27-2019, 08:59 PM

any good quality premix coolant works fine [QUALITY]is the catchword

philipswanson · 05-31-2019, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by aussie merc

any good quality premix coolant works fine [QUALITY]is the catchword

Premix is a waste of money. Get the concentrated stuff and add your own distilled water. Now you have twice as much coolant for pennies more.

supereal · 06-01-2019, 02:24 PM

I use propylene glycol, sold under the brand name "Sierra". It works fine, and will not pollute or poison pets if any leaks.

aussie merc · 06-01-2019, 09:10 PM

yes premix costs more but the mix ratio is important if the coolant is to work correctly ie freeze point , boil point and corrosion resistance if your confident to mix your own that's a bonus, premix is peace of mind

50fordcoupeman · 06-02-2019, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by philipswanson

Premix is a waste of money. Get the concentrated stuff and add your own distilled water. Now you have twice as much coolant for pennies more.

Agree with you. Mix of 50/50 of concentrate with water. Been doing it for years in the Pacific Northwest............

flatford8 · 06-02-2019, 07:00 AM

I mix mine but it still should be tested for its freeze point. Im careful to mix it correctly and had a batch that wasn’t low enough. I think it was 50/50 in a “concentrate” container....Mark

05-18-2019, 10:35 AM	#1
tommyleea Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Missouri Posts: 424	Coolant Any thoughts on Evans waterless coolant? I was thinking of using it in my 53 Ranchwagon. Fresh rebuilt flathead, and nothing in the cooling system yet. I figured this would be a good time to use it. Seems like it would be perfect for a seldom driven vehicle.

05-18-2019, 11:49 AM	#2
3739ford Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Dothan, AL Posts: 325	Re: Coolant https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...roduct.583554/

05-18-2019, 01:39 PM	#3
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,029	Re: Coolant All Evans does is lighten your wallet. A nice clean cooling system and regular 50-50 coolant and water will work just fine.

05-18-2019, 02:35 PM	#4
tommyleea Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Missouri Posts: 424	Re: Coolant I guess I was thinking more on the rust prevention side. After further review I will go with antifreeze.

05-18-2019, 06:13 PM	#5
Flathead Fever Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,094	Re: Coolant Save your money. Just use a 50/50 mixture of Prestone and change it every two year's to prevent electrolysis. A flathead is just an engine like any other engine, it does not need any kind of magic coolant.

05-27-2019, 10:01 AM	#6
philipswanson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bonita, CA Posts: 1,374	Re: Coolant Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) A coupla bottles of water wetter will help. It reduces the bubbles between the inner surfaces and the coolant to promote better cooling. Take it easy on the anti freeze because it will raise your boiling temps but increase your coolant temps.

05-27-2019, 08:59 PM	#7
aussie merc Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: sydney australia Posts: 1,030	Re: Coolant any good quality premix coolant works fine [QUALITY]is the catchword

06-01-2019, 02:24 PM	#9
supereal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Re: Coolant I use propylene glycol, sold under the brand name "Sierra". It works fine, and will not pollute or poison pets if any leaks.

06-01-2019, 09:10 PM	#10
aussie merc Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: sydney australia Posts: 1,030	Re: Coolant yes premix costs more but the mix ratio is important if the coolant is to work correctly ie freeze point , boil point and corrosion resistance if your confident to mix your own that's a bonus, premix is peace of mind

06-02-2019, 07:00 AM	#12
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,623	Re: Coolant I mix mine but it still should be tested for its freeze point. Im careful to mix it correctly and had a batch that wasn’t low enough. I think it was 50/50 in a “concentrate” container....Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver