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dongas30 · 01-20-2014, 08:52 PM

Is there a way to use a radiator with a single inlet and outlet instead of the dual in/out FH radiators? Maybe an early mustang type?

Ed Pitts · 01-20-2014, 09:21 PM

I used a 66 Mustang radiator but I added additional outlets. Works fine and keeps the engine cool. Ed

19Fordy · 01-20-2014, 10:13 PM

I guess one way you could do that is to design a crossover pipe that feeds both heads. That crossover pipe would have a single inlet hose going to the top of the radiator. You would still have the problem of how to to distribute the water leaving the bottom of the radiator in large enough amounts to get pumped thru the engine in order to keep it cool. Perhaps a high volume electric water pump is part of the solution along with a reverse flow cooling system.

Mike in AZ · 01-20-2014, 10:44 PM

someone does a Chevrolet water pump installation for the flathead.....waterpump from the 409??......here's a link to the HAMB discussion.....Mike

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=200778

Talkwrench · 01-20-2014, 10:55 PM

Why ???

Mike B · 01-21-2014, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Talkwrench

Why ???

Cost would be my guess...

Vic Piano · 01-21-2014, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike B

Cost would be my guess...

I would think it would cost more to make all the necessary modifications to a single inlet/outlet radiator. Why not just have the original style radiator redone or get a new OEM style radiator?

gmc1941 · 01-21-2014, 11:04 AM

WHY! BECAUSE. WHY NOT, WHY CAN'T I, I KNOW I CAN, DAM-IT I WANT TO. Maybe I need some help mentally.......

rhpope · 01-21-2014, 11:31 AM

Ed,

What model car or truck are you using the Mustang radiator in?

Thanks,
Roger

dongas30 · 01-21-2014, 11:50 AM

the car is 1926 roadster and considering placing rad in trunk.

Ed Pitts · 01-21-2014, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rhpope

Ed,

What model car or truck are you using the Mustang radiator in?

Thanks,
Roger

Roger, I'm not using it in a car. Just needed a radiator for my test stand and since I had the Mustang radiator, it was an experiment to see if it would cool the engine. It works fine. Ed

01-20-2014, 08:52 PM	#1
dongas30 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 2	Alternate Radiator Choices for Flatheads? Is there a way to use a radiator with a single inlet and outlet instead of the dual in/out FH radiators? Maybe an early mustang type?

01-20-2014, 10:13 PM	#3
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 11,916	Re: Alternate Radiator Choices for Flatheads? I guess one way you could do that is to design a crossover pipe that feeds both heads. That crossover pipe would have a single inlet hose going to the top of the radiator. You would still have the problem of how to to distribute the water leaving the bottom of the radiator in large enough amounts to get pumped thru the engine in order to keep it cool. Perhaps a high volume electric water pump is part of the solution along with a reverse flow cooling system. Last edited by 19Fordy; 01-20-2014 at 10:21 PM.

01-20-2014, 10:44 PM	#4
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: Alternate Radiator Choices for Flatheads? someone does a Chevrolet water pump installation for the flathead.....waterpump from the 409??......here's a link to the HAMB discussion.....Mike http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=200778

01-20-2014, 10:55 PM	#5
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,708	Re: Alternate Radiator Choices for Flatheads? Why ??? __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

01-21-2014, 11:04 AM	#8
gmc1941 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Palatine, Il Posts: 486	Re: Alternate Radiator Choices for Flatheads? WHY! BECAUSE. WHY NOT, WHY CAN'T I, I KNOW I CAN, DAM-IT I WANT TO. Maybe I need some help mentally....... __________________ 1939 Fordor Deluxe 1939 Ford Coupe Std 1940 Ford pickup Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood.

01-21-2014, 11:31 AM	#9
rhpope Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23	Re: Alternate Radiator Choices for Flatheads? Ed, What model car or truck are you using the Mustang radiator in? Thanks, Roger

01-21-2014, 11:50 AM	#10
dongas30 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 2	Re: Alternate Radiator Choices for Flatheads? the car is 1926 roadster and considering placing rad in trunk.