35 Ford Radiator for 52 flathead?

Uptown83

Uptown83

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Just wondering if my stock 35 radiator will work for a later flat head(1952)?
Im not really sure when engines went to a pressurized radiator. My 35 is not a pressurized system. Any input would be appreciated. :)
 
The differences between the original block and the later block are not the issue, it's the condition of radiator and block that can make it or break it. You can safely pressurize a good '35 radiator to 4 lbs.
 
Your radiator will be fine if it has been correctly cleaned, while you will have to make connection hose changes the difference between engines heat production is insignificant.
 
If you can find a shop that will remove the top or bottom then actually ROD all the tubes out it will do fine. Finding that shop is very difficult.
 
keith oh said:
If you can find a shop that will remove the top or bottom then actually ROD all the tubes out it will do fine. Finding that shop is very difficult.
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Keith, finding a shop that will attempt a rod-out is good thing, but to find a shop that can do it without jamming leaks in the tubes is priceless.
 
Allen, I did my own with a 22cal rifle cleaning rod. I figured if the tubes were so weak that gentle rodding punctured them they were at the point of failure anyway. Thanks for your comment. Keith oh
 
How about using a brand new 30/31 radiator with my 1950 flathead?? What about the double hoses? Can they be t,'d together?
 
Btw...the radiator is a brand new one from brassworks...just asking because i would love to use my stock radiator sheild...i have 2 in great shape
 
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