Can someone, anyone, give me an approximation of this cooling system capacity please.
Its a '25 block with a Waukesha Ricardo head and a 1915 Brassworks Radiator.
Thanks & Cheers,
Rob
Cooling system capacity
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Rob Patterson
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Cooling system capacity
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Re: Cooling system capacity
Rob,
I am not sure what units you would like your answer in. But I would imagine that that system would have the capacity to cool one Model T engine.
Matthew
I am not sure what units you would like your answer in. But I would imagine that that system would have the capacity to cool one Model T engine.
Matthew
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Re: Cooling system capacity
Hi Rob,
From the 1923 Ford Dealers’ Data Book:
Cooling system contains exactly 2 gallons 7-1/2 pints of water.
Radiator contains exactly 2 gallons of water.
Since you describe a combination of various parts, 3 gallons should be enough to fill your system from dry. I would hold back about a pint to see where the system settles after driving for a few miles and then add as needed to zero in on the proper operating level.
Keep crankin’
Eric
From the 1923 Ford Dealers’ Data Book:
Cooling system contains exactly 2 gallons 7-1/2 pints of water.
Radiator contains exactly 2 gallons of water.
Since you describe a combination of various parts, 3 gallons should be enough to fill your system from dry. I would hold back about a pint to see where the system settles after driving for a few miles and then add as needed to zero in on the proper operating level.
Keep crankin’
Eric
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Rob Patterson
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Re: Cooling system capacity
Thanks Eric,
I've now got it sorted.
Cheers,
Rob
I've now got it sorted.
Cheers,
Rob
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