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Ball and Chain · 10-17-2014, 07:31 PM

what is the difference between large and small tank radiators?

thanks Kevin

Uptown83 · 10-18-2014, 08:16 AM

The large ones were Jan-March and the smaller ones were April-Dec. Pictures are shown in the 35-36 ford book. However you can look at http://www.thebrassworks.net/shop/Re...afddabcc81977b
and get the idea. They are not perfect recreations but you get the idea.

rheltzel · 10-18-2014, 11:27 PM

Is there an advantage of one vs the other?

Brian · 10-19-2014, 01:07 AM

Is there an advantage of one vs the other?

Well, interesting in that 36 Fords had a large tank [larger than 35]. I would interpret that to mean the large tank has an advantage....[holds more coolant]
Actually, in my 35, I run a 36 top tank adapted to fit. Never overheats.

PeterC · 10-19-2014, 08:48 AM

My 2 cents is that the size of the top tank is less relevant to cooling efficiency than the entire system and how it integrates for cooling - i.e. cleanliness of block passages, efficiency/condition of the water pumps, thermostat selection, radiator condition, fan set up etc. I run a small tank in my April 35 Coupe with no cooling issues even with 284 cu and a blower.

DavidG · 10-19-2014, 09:53 AM

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Subsequent research at the Benson Ford Research Center indicates that the large tank version continued to be used throughout the '35 model years at those assembly plants serving the southern U.S. and the small tank version was installed at those assembly plants serving the northern part of the country. The source documents are the engineering release forms for both radiators which specify which assembly plants were to use which version.

10-17-2014, 07:31 PM	#1
Ball and Chain Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 720	35 pc radiator what is the difference between large and small tank radiators? thanks Kevin __________________ Throttle Benders Est. 1949

10-18-2014, 08:16 AM	#2
Uptown83 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NM Posts: 82	Re: 35 pc radiator The large ones were Jan-March and the smaller ones were April-Dec. Pictures are shown in the 35-36 ford book. However you can look at http://www.thebrassworks.net/shop/Re...afddabcc81977b and get the idea. They are not perfect recreations but you get the idea.

10-18-2014, 11:27 PM	#3
rheltzel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 368	Re: 35 pc radiator Is there an advantage of one vs the other?

10-19-2014, 01:07 AM	#4
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,834	Re: 35 pc radiator Is there an advantage of one vs the other? Well, interesting in that 36 Fords had a large tank [larger than 35]. I would interpret that to mean the large tank has an advantage....[holds more coolant] Actually, in my 35, I run a 36 top tank adapted to fit. Never overheats. __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

10-19-2014, 08:48 AM	#5
PeterC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 855	Re: 35 pc radiator My 2 cents is that the size of the top tank is less relevant to cooling efficiency than the entire system and how it integrates for cooling - i.e. cleanliness of block passages, efficiency/condition of the water pumps, thermostat selection, radiator condition, fan set up etc. I run a small tank in my April 35 Coupe with no cooling issues even with 284 cu and a blower.

10-19-2014, 09:53 AM	#6
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: 35 pc radiator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Subsequent research at the Benson Ford Research Center indicates that the large tank version continued to be used throughout the '35 model years at those assembly plants serving the southern U.S. and the small tank version was installed at those assembly plants serving the northern part of the country. The source documents are the engineering release forms for both radiators which specify which assembly plants were to use which version.