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farmertom · 10-20-2021, 01:43 PM

hi barners, i ordered 2 radiator hoses from joe's antique today. wondering how much coolant to drain from radiator to replace both upper hoses? iv'e had the'37 fordor for two years and havn't had to do any coolant work yet. i hope i can get the pet cock to shut off after draining a little coolant. thanks in advance, tom. oh also ordered 2 160 deg. thermostats. how are those supposed to be installed.

Lawson Cox · 10-20-2021, 02:57 PM

I believe you should use 180° thermostats. 160° is a little cool IMHO.

JSeery · 10-20-2021, 06:04 PM

Agree, 160 is a bit cool, I would use 180 min, 185-190 better.

J Franklin · 10-20-2021, 07:53 PM

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Might as well do a full drain and flush while it is down. How much are you saving doing it half-ass.

180 on the stat. but the ones you bought will get the temperature up as quickly but not as high. I have 160 degree ones in my A and I don't worry one bit.

10-20-2021, 01:43 PM	#1
farmertom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: iowa Posts: 133	upper radiator hoses hi barners, i ordered 2 radiator hoses from joe's antique today. wondering how much coolant to drain from radiator to replace both upper hoses? iv'e had the'37 fordor for two years and havn't had to do any coolant work yet. i hope i can get the pet cock to shut off after draining a little coolant. thanks in advance, tom. oh also ordered 2 160 deg. thermostats. how are those supposed to be installed. Last edited by farmertom; 10-20-2021 at 01:47 PM. Reason: forgot to add additional info

10-20-2021, 02:57 PM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: upper radiator hoses I believe you should use 180° thermostats. 160° is a little cool IMHO. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

10-20-2021, 06:04 PM	#3
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: upper radiator hoses Agree, 160 is a bit cool, I would use 180 min, 185-190 better.

10-20-2021, 07:53 PM	#4
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,959	Re: upper radiator hoses Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Might as well do a full drain and flush while it is down. How much are you saving doing it half-ass. 180 on the stat. but the ones you bought will get the temperature up as quickly but not as high. I have 160 degree ones in my A and I don't worry one bit.