[demingboy]

Hi , have been reading this forum about overheating problems. Also older dated forums here about heat.
I finally saw where the 3pd pressure release thing went. Location Was not mentioned previously in 2013 ending date forum.
Anyhow i just purchased a 1941 super deluxe with a 1951 flathead in it. Darn thing is pretty neat to drive. I have the problem where it can sit and run, come up to temp and be just fine. Temp being 180. Should mention it seems to have a newer type distributor with a vacuum from carb advance.
If you drive it after a bit it pukes water out the overflow, quite a bit actually. It has new pumps, thermostats and water hoses installed from previous owner.
I suspect the radiator may be the problem
as it is the one that has the space in the middle and looks older.
My 1st problem is they do not show one listed my size. It is like 27 tall, 19 wide with double outlets top and bottom. Radiator guy might be able to re rod it but not sure till I get it to him. Would rather just buy new.
I am going to try the deflector idea from earlier post, mayb out of cardboard 1st to see what happens.
Other idea is, Can I just plug the overflow tube for now?
New to flatheads but its gonna be fun.
I guess to summarize my questions as I rambled on there a little
1. Can I pinch overflow pipe closed
2. Should I maybe get different water pumps
3. Where can I find the tall skinny radiator?
Anyhow thanks for your patience