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08-08-2022, 08:16 PM | #81 |
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Re: Checking radiator for overheating problem with 1956 Thunderbird
Looks like he's gone awol on us. No acknowledgements of anything
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08-12-2022, 07:46 AM | #82 |
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Re: Checking radiator for overheating problem with 1956 Thunderbird
I ended up buying both the housing and water pump nipple even though my old nipple was in good shape. I figured while I’m going through all this trouble, might as well use new parts. My car is just a driver, not a show car or numbers matching actual restoration.
All the above didn’t seem to fix the problem so I bought a replacement aluminum radiator. The new radiator came with a 16# cap. Is that OK to use or should I use a 13# cap I recently bought? |
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08-12-2022, 09:57 AM | #83 | |
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Re: Checking radiator for overheating problem with 1956 Thunderbird
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- IMO - I would use the 13# as you do not want to put too much pressure on things like the heater core and/or core plugs unless you are sure of their condition.
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08-17-2022, 05:18 AM | #84 | |
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Re: Checking radiator for overheating problem with 1956 Thunderbird
Re-reading through this thread -
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What period car did you see this on? It was a thin metal baffle plate? Did you see it on more than one BIRD application?
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Re: Checking radiator for overheating problem with 1956 Thunderbird
- CASCO BIRD FYB HO WATER PUMP - Quote:
So now that I have received my education on this pump ... ..., it still uses the OEM WP SPACER 8A506 (BIRD UNIQUE) which is defective in design (along with possible poor casting of the volute in the timing cover), the over-heating problem is most likely still there. It needs (IMO) to be used with the re-designed WP SPACER (PARAGON) and the timing cover inspected for poor casting - https://thunderbird.us/
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08-19-2022, 12:58 AM | #88 |
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Re: Checking radiator for overheating problem with 1956 Thunderbird
- IMPROVING FAN SHROUD DESIGN - Now this gentleman has a GOD given talent - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4LslyotK44 Improved lower shrouds are available.
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08-19-2022, 09:06 AM | #89 |
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Re: Checking radiator for overheating problem with 1956 Thunderbird
Yes, I watched this video last week. He is indeed talented and has the tools and equipment to pull it off in a reasonable time.
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08-19-2022, 06:18 PM | #90 |
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Re: Checking radiator for overheating problem with 1956 Thunderbird
The reason for the posting was to demonstrate the need for a full shroud.
Full bottom sections are available at BIRD SUPPLIERS. How is your BIRD doing?
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Re: Checking radiator for overheating problem with 1956 Thunderbird
Is any of this discussion helping/informing anyone? I see 4200 hits but few comments or questions.
It seems any BIRD board you go to has endless questions regarding overheating and all of the available information was never brought together. |
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- ... guess not ... -
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08-20-2022, 11:12 AM | #93 | |
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Re: Checking radiator for overheating problem with 1956 Thunderbird
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08-20-2022, 05:48 PM | #94 |
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Re: Checking radiator for overheating problem with 1956 Thunderbird
I would guess that the ratio of early Bird owners on this forum is low to be the reason for the lower interest. I had a '55 in the middle/late '60s, went on my honeymoon in it. It gets hot in the summer here. I remember watching the temp gauge while in traffic, don't remember it ever boiling though. I also remember the lack of air circulation in the cabin.
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Re: Checking radiator for overheating problem with 1956 Thunderbird
Lack of air circulation in the 55's was the reason they put the side vents on the 56's and 57's.
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Re: Checking radiator for overheating problem with 1956 Thunderbird
I have read every word,and I have also taken some good advise.
I installed one of the paragon water pump spacers, and I also went the lower full fan shroud route. I really cannot comment on the performance, as I have not yet got the car road worthy. Soon I hope. |
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I thought I was preaching to the choir there at the end. It seems to draw interest as there are 4000 hits. I was trying to bring out more detailed info that was loosely scattered on the net. There is more to discuss. Just wondering if I was farting in a windstorm ...
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08-22-2022, 12:02 PM | #100 |
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Re: Checking radiator for overheating problem with 1956 Thunderbird
There is a lot of controversy regarding whether or not to add the steam holes. You'll find an in-depth discussion on y-blocksforever.com. I think the consensus is don't plug existing holes, but don't add holes. Also, there could be sealing issues using gaskets with holes if your engine doesn't have the holes.
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