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AlfinVA · 06-08-2015, 08:23 PM

For purposes of antifreeze addition, what is the total cooling system volume (combined volume of the radiator and engine water spaces) in a Model A? thanks.

Mitch//pa · 06-08-2015, 08:25 PM

i am not sure of the exact but it is approx 3 gal

Tom Wesenberg · 06-09-2015, 12:22 AM

As Mitch said, the total is about 3 gallons, but I use 2 1/2 gallons to allow expansion room in the top tank, otherwise the excess will go out the overflow pipe and on the ground. I use 1 1/2 gallons of antifreeze and 1 gallon of water. This gives me a safety margine if I have to later add a little water.

Mike V. Florida · 06-09-2015, 12:54 AM

System Capacity:3 Gals
Radiator Capacity:1-1/2 Gals.
Radiator Flow 38 GPM

BILL WILLIAMSON · 06-09-2015, 09:33 AM

Alfin,
MANY parts catalogs have charts of specs, capacities, etc & some GREAT exploded views of components! When you get a NEW catalog, examine ALL the pages, you'll be SURPRISED at what you discover!
Bill W.

AlfinVA · 06-10-2015, 07:03 AM

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Bill, Thanks for your tip on the vendor catalogs. I know there atr other information sources too. I post even simple question, as I did here, because of the extra advice sand information I get like your comment and Tom Wesenberg's. This site is a place to learn much if you only ask.

06-08-2015, 08:23 PM	#1
AlfinVA Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 37	Model A Cooling System Volume For purposes of antifreeze addition, what is the total cooling system volume (combined volume of the radiator and engine water spaces) in a Model A? thanks.

06-08-2015, 08:25 PM	#2
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Model A Cooling System Volume i am not sure of the exact but it is approx 3 gal

06-09-2015, 12:22 AM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Model A Cooling System Volume As Mitch said, the total is about 3 gallons, but I use 2 1/2 gallons to allow expansion room in the top tank, otherwise the excess will go out the overflow pipe and on the ground. I use 1 1/2 gallons of antifreeze and 1 gallon of water. This gives me a safety margine if I have to later add a little water.

06-09-2015, 12:54 AM	#4
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Model A Cooling System Volume System Capacity:3 Gals Radiator Capacity:1-1/2 Gals. Radiator Flow 38 GPM __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

06-09-2015, 09:33 AM	#5
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Model A Cooling System Volume Alfin, MANY parts catalogs have charts of specs, capacities, etc & some GREAT exploded views of components! When you get a NEW catalog, examine ALL the pages, you'll be SURPRISED at what you discover! Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

06-10-2015, 07:03 AM	#6
AlfinVA Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 37	Re: Model A Cooling System Volume Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Bill, Thanks for your tip on the vendor catalogs. I know there atr other information sources too. I post even simple question, as I did here, because of the extra advice sand information I get like your comment and Tom Wesenberg's. This site is a place to learn much if you only ask.