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Wonder why the plugs are there, but not wired up?

I'm in a flathead Facebook group and one of the guys posted this picture of a dual plug flat head. Any one know what the heck this is?

GM- I failed to mention that about half of the tubes in the upper tank were clogged. I found out when I pulled the radiator. Anything I do will be an improvement!

GM- thanks for the input. I'm leaning towards the upper tank/non-flowing tubes combined with a shot pressure cap being the culprit. I was very concerned about a crack or head gasket but the car ran well when just going down the roads temp wise. Coolant was still bubbling out but the temperature...

Wow, all good information. Thanks everyone.

I had a great time. The car struggled on the way back to Port Orchard in the heat, but she made it!

Thanks Paul. I've done some research, but still don't know what pressure rating I need for the cap. Plan on getting a new cap anyway when I get the new radiator. Tanks again.

Thanks Toby. I'd heard that before but I guess I'm too hard headed to listen.

Just took my 1950 Fordor 8ba on a 350 mile road trip. Car ran very well on the way over, cruising at 70 (3 spd OD). Got a little hot over in Eastern Washington as the temperature got near 100. On the way back, pulling a hill, she got hot and overheated, puked a little. Let it cool down and...

Thank you sir, much appreciated!

Hi everyone. My name is Rich. I've got a 1950 Custom deluxe with an 8BA.I've had my Fordor for a few months now. I rewired the engine bay and dash, I've got the OD working, I pulled the dash out and repainted it, did some suspension work and brake work. I've felt pretty good about getting...