Radiator / antifreeze question

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billybronco1

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Can someone tell me how many gallons of coolant the model A system holds?
Should I mix anti freeze 50:1 like any car?
Please confirm there is "NO" thermostat - if there is one where?

Thanks
 
Therre is no thermostat, but I install them on my A's. 2 1/2 gallons should work, and I always use 50/50 antifreeze. Any antifreeze and never had a foaming problem.
 
No thermostat was originally used in a Model A.
Cooling capacity 3 gallons......1 1/2 gallon of undiluted antifreeze (full strength) mixed with 1 1/2 gallon of distilled water (no minerals,no rust) will give you -34F protection.
 
If there is a thermostsat it should be in the top hose
Even though a thermostat was not original from the factory it is a good modification in my opinion, for me it has been worth 2-3 mpg and cleaner oil, I have always used antifreeze year round.
 
There are Three gallons in the cooling system. A gallon of denatured alcohol wil protect you down to about 20 degree F.
 
Don't buy seasonal anti-freeze like I did a few years back. Buy permanent anti-freeze. The seasonal only last for one season. I almost lost a D8 dozer using seasonal.
 
Kurt in NJ said:
If there is a thermostsat it should be in the top hose
Even though a thermostat was not original from the factory it is a good modification in my opinion, for me it has been worth 2-3 mpg and cleaner oil, I have always used antifreeze year round.
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How does the thermostat give you better mpg?
 
TreeTopFlier said:
Ha! Aint that the truth... I once rebuilt a transmission using the Snyder's catalog.
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I love it! Treetop,
You're my kind of GUY!! I gave my Les Andrews book & my old yeller service bulletin book to a friend, Model A's ain't hard to put together!:) Bill W.
 

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