Is it normal for a Model T to have boiling in the radiator after the car is driven? It usually takes 2 to 3 quarts of replacement water when I want to drive it again. I know Ts are supposed to run hot but does this sound to be normal operation?
2007-08-12 13:38:41 · 7 answers · asked by Max B 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No. It isn't normal.
The water pump is not working or the radiator is leaking.
Go to the mechanic for repair.
2007-08-12 13:45:31 · answer #1 · answered by AHMAD FUAD Harun 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're saying "water"...don't you use coolant? Or just straight water? Many Model T owners used a mixture of alcohol in the water to help with the heating/cooling. If you don't use the green stuff. Model T's were famous for overheating.
Now, since someone mentioned that T's don't have a thermostat, that brought something to mind. A car with one removed (modern, that is ) can overheat because the water is moving too fast through the radiator to have it cooled effectively. It might be a good idea to have a restrictor placed in the cooling system somewhere, a small round plate or so with a hole in it, to slow down the water to help it dissipate heat better thru the radiator. Also the fan probably doesn't have a shroud like modern cars, so again, it isn't as effective at dissipating the heat. Not sure what you can, or want, to do to make it more reliable without compromising the "vintage look", but an electric fan or shroud may be an answer, as well as a hidden restrictor. Good luck!
- The Gremlin Guy -
2007-08-12 23:09:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Running hot and over heating are 2 different things. Your car is over heating. It could be many things though. First of all, you have to find out why you are having to add water everything you drive it. You could have a leak in your cooling system or you could possibly have a major engine problem and the water is either getting into the oil or leaving through the exhaust system. There could also be a restriction in the cooling system that is causing it to over pressure and escape through the radiator cap. Thats what I would determine first. The best way to find out is to performing a cooling system pressure test. This should lead you in the right direction.
2007-08-12 20:48:03 · answer #3 · answered by Ray 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal for the water pumps on those to leak. But anything more than a drop or two a minute means the packing needs to be tightened or replaced on the water pump shaft. We had one in our showroom at the Ford dealer I work for, and as I recall, it didn't like summer in the south very well. The rest of the year it didn't have any trouble.
2007-08-12 20:47:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a hole , a small one in your radiator or....The lid of your radiator is finished , it doesn't handle the heat and the vapor pressure any longer
First change the lid and see , if no good , purchase at your gas station a product that is call I think "radiator leak" if you are lucky that will fix it & you will not have to change the radiator. But remember, this is only provisory & ultimatly you will have to change radiator
2007-08-12 20:50:12 · answer #5 · answered by J/P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not and that must of been a fun drive..........take your hand after running it and run it down the core of the radiator. this will tell you if its plugged or not. they didnt have thermostats back then if i remember but its been a while since i have worked on one. also check the fan operation as well as make sure the radiator isnt plugged up on the outside
2007-08-12 20:45:50 · answer #6 · answered by Christian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You got a leak. Fix it.
2007-08-12 20:47:08 · answer #7 · answered by mar m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋