My 56 now runs cool now

Old Redneck

Old Redneck

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After installing a 6 blade fan and a 4 core radiator the 56 runs at 170 on open road. Now it does go up a bit in traffic in the city about 190. Still I would not say it parade ready.The air condition I installed did not hurt it any as far as I have seen.
 

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sounds like you've solved the problem mine was running about 195 in the parade i was in did'nt boil over no a/c though althuogh i finally found my leak the receiver hose was'nt seated fully in the fitting before it was crimped it was 85 and humid going to put a 12 inch pusher fan in
 
Redneck said:
After installing a 6 blade fan and a 4 core radiator the 56 runs at 170 on open road. Now it does go up a bit in traffic in the city about 190. Still I would not say it parade ready.The air condition I installed did not hurt it any as far as I have seen.
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You have the patience of Jobe
 
Thats a beautiful 56 Red
Redneck said:
After installing a 6 blade fan and a 4 core radiator the 56 runs at 170 on open road. Now it does go up a bit in traffic in the city about 190. Still I would not say it parade ready.The air condition I installed did not hurt it any as far as I have seen.
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I have heard of that but never tried it. How much cooler would that make????I am in the process of changing the vent windows now.Never done on this 56.Its a money pit I guess.
 
Good looking 56 Redneck. I can remember driving some like it when they were new. Went down the road real good, never any problems with overheating, never gave it a thought. Got married in 57 so they were still new then. Got a 56 Merc. Montclair in 58 and no problems with that one either except for a loose torque converter plate (loose rivets). The garage just electric welded it in place. I think Barb will love it when you get some of the kinks out.
 
Beautiful car indeed. My wife had a 56 Crown Vic when we got married in 1960 but it was red and white with a police interceptor engine. It would fly. Sold it a few years later for $500.
 
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