Cooling system in Model A Ford

[Gary loves Fords]

Just bought a Model A, after many years of collecting Model T's. Is the cooling system in a Model A pressurized?

 

[Tiny]

No but it has a pump. That's an upgrade from a T.

 

[Gunmetal blue2]

No, but not much pressure. the cap is more like a seal to close the chamber.

 

[Gary loves Fords]

So it's safe to open the radiator cap, without worring about getting scalded with hot water?

 

[Tom F OHIO]

So it's safe to open the radiator cap, without worring about getting scalded with hot water?[/

If your car overheats after driving you could get burnt when taking off the cap.

 

[1930artdeco]

Pretty much safe but one never knows. If it is hot then use a rag as it can get very hot and just in case...

Mike

p.s. Welcome, pictures?

 

[tudoor]

If the water is boiling over, let cool down, don't touch it. Even though its not pressurized it can boil out the top. Also the steam can burn you very quickly.

 

[pooch]

So it's safe to open the radiator cap, without worring about getting scalded with hot water?

As long as your overflow tube is not clogged, it has no pressure .

 

[Gary loves Fords]

Thanks for the info fellas.

 

[mshmodela]

I open my hood after a drive, and open my radiator top... As the car cools heat is transferred to the top and you'll see that with a laser thermometer, the top of the radiator etc.gets hotter...