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Art McTevia
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* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1924 Runabout
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Anti-freeze

Post by Art McTevia » Sun Nov 17, 2019 11:36 pm

I smell Anti-freeze 2 minutes after driving.I see no leaks anywhere.Head and block have been shaved.I haven't tightened the head bolts sense rebuild 4 years ago.

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Mark Gregush
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* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1925 cutdown PU, 1920 Dodge touring, 1948 F2 Ford flat head 6 pickup 3 speed
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MTFCA Number: 52564
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Re: Anti-freeze

Post by Mark Gregush » Sun Nov 17, 2019 11:44 pm

Check freeze plugs, over flow tube (over fill will pump out), hoses and water pump if you have one. Might not hurt to retorque the head, 45-50 is good. If there is no white smoke or leaks around the head more then likely one of the above.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup

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CudaMan
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Re: Anti-freeze

Post by CudaMan » Mon Nov 18, 2019 9:29 am

I suspect the system is just a little over-filled. It should find its own correct level after a few good drives. Occasionally check the level and make sure it continues to cover the tops of the cooling tubes. :)
Mark Strange
Hillsboro, MO
1924 Cut-off Touring (now a pickup)

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