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02-27-2019, 05:02 PM | #21 |
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Re: Alternative to anti-freeze to stop corrosion
50 % antifreeze for me, no problems with gaskets since rebuild, (15000 miles.)
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02-27-2019, 05:11 PM | #22 |
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Re: Alternative to anti-freeze to stop corrosion
The key is to start with a clean cooling system including the engine. If nothing else, run distilled water with your choice of cooling system additive. For many years I have used Prestone in my Model A and my daily driver. The antifreeze contains antirust and lubricant. Prestone also makes just the additive if you don't want to run any type of coolant.
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02-27-2019, 06:22 PM | #23 |
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Re: Alternative to anti-freeze to stop corrosion
I use antifreeze in all of my vehicles its cheap and available everywhere.. I have never had a problem. I have been driving since 1953.
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02-28-2019, 09:10 AM | #24 |
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Re: Alternative to anti-freeze to stop corrosion
Perhaps wildcat is thinking of the GM/Dex-cool issues?
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news...m_dexcool.html Most recommend the older "green" antifreeze which is the tried and true coolant for As. Green will not harm A radiators, hoses, head gaskets, waterpumps, etc. |
02-28-2019, 09:48 AM | #25 |
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Re: Alternative to anti-freeze to stop corrosion
I use Royal Purple Ice. 50/50 with green coolant and distilled water. Works great for me!
http://www.royalpurple.com/product/p...tem-optimizer/
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02-28-2019, 09:50 AM | #26 |
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Re: Alternative to anti-freeze to stop corrosion
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Just my opinion of course but I would run 50/50.
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02-28-2019, 11:20 AM | #27 |
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Re: Alternative to anti-freeze to stop corrosion
How about using cutting oil ?
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02-28-2019, 11:32 AM | #28 |
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Re: Alternative to anti-freeze to stop corrosion
I think that's what a few guys already said they are using.
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02-28-2019, 12:28 PM | #29 |
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Re: Alternative to anti-freeze to stop corrosion
Agree with Posts 15, 18,19 and 20. Been using Prestone LoTox and Sierra antifreeze for years in all three of my Model A's with no gasket leakage or foaming.
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02-28-2019, 02:49 PM | #30 |
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Re: Alternative to anti-freeze to stop corrosion
I’ve tried water wetter twice with distilled water and twice ended up draining it after it rusted. This last time I flushed a couple times and put in some evaporust for cooling system flushing for a few days. Refilled with distilled water and antifreeze. Problems now gone.
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