Ford T Series User Manual

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How about cleaning A ~ 1 7\ 7 39
the Radiator 1 . . nswer J. v 0.
The entire circulating system shou ld be thoroughly flushed out
occasionally. To do this properly, the; radiator inlet an outlet hose
should be disconnected, and the radiator flushed out by allowing the
water to enter the filler neck at ordinary pressure, from whence it
will flow down through the tubes and out at the drain cock and hose.
The water jackets can be flushed out in the same manner. Simply
allow the water to enter into the cylinder head connecpon and to flow
through the . water jackets and out at the side inlet
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connection.
Will the Radiator A ~ 7\ T 40
freez.e in winter 1 , · ns I er J. V 0 •
. Yes, unless an anti-freezing solution is used in the "rculating system
you are bound to experience trouble. As t he c' culation does not
· commence until the water becomes heated, it is }pt to freeze at low
temperature before it commences to circula~e . In case any of the
radiator tubes happen to be plugged or jamme . they are bound to
freeze. and burst open if the driver undertakes to get along without
using a non-freezing solution. Wood or denatured alcohol can be
used to good advantage. The "(ollo wing table gives the freezing
points of solutions containing differe!lt percentages of alcohol:
20% solution freezes at 15 degrees abo~ zero.
30% solution freeze.s at 8 degrees belo zero.
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SO % solution freezes at 15 degrees belo zero.
A
solution composed of 60% water, 10% gl cerine and .30% alcohol
~s commonly u~ed, its freezing point being ro ut 8 degrees below zero.
On account of evaporation fresh alcohol ust be added frequently
in order fo maintain the proper sol~tion. . •
How are leaks an .d jams in the A 7\ T 4' 1
Radiator repaired? f • . .nSWer J. V 0 • .1. I
A small leak may be temporarily _ repair<'#, by apply1ng brown soap or
white lead-but the repair should be m de permanent with solder ' as
soon as possible. A jammed radiator ube is a more serious affair.
While the stopping of one tube does n t seriously inte ~ fere with the
circulati . on , it is bound to cause troubl sooner or late~and the tube
will freeze in cold weather. Cut the ube an inch above and below
the jam and insert a new piece, sol ering the connections. If the
entire · radiator is badly jammed o · broken it would probably be
· adVi sable to install a new one .
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Ford T Series Specifications

General

Brand	Ford
Model	T Series
Category	Trucks
Language	English