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Topic author - Posts: 16
- Joined: Sat Jan 12, 2019 11:49 am
- First Name: Art
- Last Name: McTevia
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1924 Runabout
- Location: Medford, OR
- Board Member Since: 2017
Anti-freeze
I smell Anti-freeze 2 minutes after driving.I see no leaks anywhere.Head and block have been shaved.I haven't tightened the head bolts sense rebuild 4 years ago.
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- Posts: 4967
- Joined: Sat Jan 05, 2019 1:57 pm
- First Name: Mark
- Last Name: Gregush
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1925 cutdown PU, 1920 Dodge touring, 1948 F2 Ford flat head 6 pickup 3 speed
- Location: Portland Or
- MTFCA Number: 52564
- Board Member Since: 1999
Re: Anti-freeze
Check freeze plugs, over flow tube (over fill will pump out), hoses and water pump if you have one. Might not hurt to retorque the head, 45-50 is good. If there is no white smoke or leaks around the head more then likely one of the above.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
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- Posts: 2401
- Joined: Fri Jan 04, 2019 4:17 pm
- First Name: Mark
- Last Name: Strange
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1924 Cut Off Touring (now a pickup)
- Location: Hillsboro, MO
- MTFCA Number: 30944
- MTFCI Number: 23667
- Board Member Since: 2013
Re: Anti-freeze
I suspect the system is just a little over-filled. It should find its own correct level after a few good drives. Occasionally check the level and make sure it continues to cover the tops of the cooling tubes.
Mark Strange
Hillsboro, MO
1924 Cut-off Touring (now a pickup)
Hillsboro, MO
1924 Cut-off Touring (now a pickup)