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04-02-2018, 08:58 AM | #1 |
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odd type of radiator
I purchased my pickup with the running gear mostly rebuilt. because I have had cooling difficulty I have looked at many aspects of the system. the radiator doesn't have cooling tubes but one channel running from front of radiator to rear. it has 6 horizontal fins per one inch vertical.
what is odd is the air enters the front then turns 30 degrees to the left as viewed from the drivers seat. I would welcome comments from those who may be familiar with this type. thankyou, gary |
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Got any pictures?
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04-02-2018, 11:07 AM | #3 |
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04-02-2018, 04:24 PM | #4 |
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Re: odd type of radiator
sounds like a honeycomb replacement core...not factory supplied.
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04-02-2018, 05:28 PM | #5 |
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I think Chevy used this design.
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04-02-2018, 07:10 PM | #6 |
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no, it's not honeycomb. both front and rear look like any modern radiator. thanks for your comments. cheers, gary |
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04-02-2018, 08:13 PM | #8 |
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This was a replacement core. Some small radiator mfg probably designed his own fin type. I have worked on and repaired many of variations of this fin type. If you look around top tank, a lot of mfg. would put their name or brand on it.
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04-04-2018, 02:14 PM | #9 |
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thankyou all for your comments.
a photo shows it to be just like any normal modern radiator. the comment on Chevy may be quite pertinent and so too the comments on a small manufacturer having made this. think I will buy new 3 core pressurized unit. thankyou again, gary |
04-05-2018, 04:20 PM | #10 |
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Gary,
why are you considering a pressurized radiator? If you are running an original 4 cyl. Model A engine, there is no need to pressurize. A Chev. 350 might warrant what you are proposing, otherwise, no need. |
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Henry was a tight ass. He didn't spend any more on a car than he had to, including the radiator. Cooling on a Model A is marginal. Any extra that can be gained is a bonus and very much needed in the right circumstances.
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04-09-2018, 03:58 PM | #12 | |
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why? This overheating has gone on for too long. I have installed a radiator shroud and 5 blade plastic fan. Had radiator cleaned and rodded. I've had enough of it. I can't maintain 40mph on a moderate temp day. I'm open to suggestions thus this thread in this forum. Help will be received with gratitude. |
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04-10-2018, 11:09 AM | #13 |
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Timing, timing, timing. Initial and how you use the spark lever when driving. JMO
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Henry was a tight ass. He didn't spend any more on a car than he had to, including the radiator. Cooling on a Model A is marginal. Any extra that can be gained is a bonus and very much needed in the right circumstances.[/QUOTE] So you’re saying ford made a car and sold 5,000,000 configurations all over the world, with an under designed cooling system? Seems like a bad Business plan. Aren’t you the one who tows a trailer on your trips? That would certainly add heat and possibly overheat a stock system. Do you have engineering data to support your underdesigned theory? I’m seriously curious. |
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If you read the tests that have been done on the 6 blade fan, it buys you nothing. The two blade as supplied by the factory gives the best performance. Jack
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thanks Ben
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04-11-2018, 02:26 AM | #18 |
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hello Paul. even with spark retarded in pings or knocks . I reckon I got the timing correct although I haven't checked the dimple against the physical position of number one. consensus says I have a failed head gasket. will replace that soon. thanks, gary
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04-11-2018, 08:24 AM | #19 |
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Gary, have you tried replacing the radiator w/one from one of your other cars, to see if it makes a difference?
Possible rust/scale build-up in the engine block?
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04-13-2018, 06:26 AM | #20 |
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hi Katy. no I never gave that a thought. just think I might get a new one even a pressurised one. I've sorta grown tired of the whole thing. cheers, gary
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