Re: 1935 RADIATOR-REMOVAL HELP
Posted by JWL On 2009/12/17 11:55:20
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C.C.Collision wrote:
... i also noticed there is no spot for a thermostat,as the ridge in the head i would expect to hold a thermostat is missing. i suppose i will add a thermostat to the upper hose as in my 29 model a ...
If your 1935 is like my 1937 Six, then the thermostat should fit in the water outlet housing. It will require a retainer to secure the thermostat in the housing. A thermostat of 150 to 160 degrees rating is needed. Max Merritt and other Packard parts suppliers sell them. Merritt sells a kit with the thermostat, retainer, and gasket. This is what I used for my 1937 Six. These cooling systems are of the non-pressurized type. No pressure cap on the radiator. Now is a good time to replace hoses and clamps. All hoses are straight, so buy needed length from your local auto parts store. Try placing some heavy cardboard on the engine side of the newly re-cored radiator to protect it when fitting it back into the car. I recently re-cored the radiator in my 1947 Custom Clipper and the prices ranged from $750 to $950 depending on type of core used. I went for the 7 row staggered tube option (also the most expensive).Good luck, and let us know how this repair turns out.
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