52 Ford car heater core

whb52ford

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My windshield fogs up when I put on the defrosters. I'm told this means my heater core is leaking. The Ford Shop Manual skips over replacing the heater core. Any idea where I start?
 
Make sure it is not a hose leaking. If you have a leak there should be wetness under the floormat or carpet. You could also have a windshield leak that is dripping down on the heater core.
 
Think the core is leaking.
 

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Yes, it does appear to be the core. Check with the many V-8 vendors to see if they have a new core to fit your car. If not find a radiator shop in your area that can get a new core to rebuild yours.
 
I put a new reproduction core in my 53 sedan, the quality was good and lots of heat from that new clean core.
 
My windshield fogs up when I put on the defrosters. I'm told this means my heater core is leaking. The Ford Shop Manual skips over replacing the heater core. Any idea where I start?

Check the Early Ford V-8 Club website. There's a NOS heater core there for sale for your car. Jerry Windle is the seller.
 
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