My 2011 Flathead Reliability run attempt.
 

Well it seems i can never catch a break on this run. Last year i melted down my bitchin 230 flathead 6, and this year my A could not keep its cool. Didnt hurt it, but i could not keep it from boiling :mad:, so we turned around after less than 20 miles. To prepare for this run, I took out the thermostat that someone had put in because it was sticking closed, and i put a new headgasket on to replace the old leaking one. Id driven the car farther than this and never had an overheating problem before. :confused: it doesnt seem like water is circulating, so i think i need a new pump.

Heres some pics from this years failed attempt :(

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l1...t/IMG_0171.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l1...t/IMG_0185.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l1...t/IMG_0187.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l1...t/IMG_0188.jpg

Worst of all, i couldnt deliver this bitchin trophy i made:mad::mad::mad:

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l1...61238332_n.jpg

Re: My 2011 Flathead Reliability run attempt.
 

Well at least your coupe is looking good.
Paul

Re: My 2011 Flathead Reliability run attempt.
 

Lets get this thread back on track.
DF8, welcome to the wonderfull world of model A ownership. I liked your coupe from the moment you posted it on the hamb, but overheating seems to be part of the deal for some.
Check out my W pump issue. Hope yours is in better shape.

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/pictur...pictureid=9963

Re: My 2011 Flathead Reliability run attempt.
 

Oh the irony of breaking down on a reliability run ;)
Hey Marty I made it you should have given the trophy to me to deliver.
Did I mention I took home the East side trophy :)

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...ows/trophy.jpg

Re: My 2011 Flathead Reliability run attempt.
 

yea, it really sucks. Even more so since im still fighting the problem!