Joes68
Well-known member
A question for the experienced Mustangers. What have you all done for your cooling system issues? i.e. have you put a radiator reservoir on your cars, have you put a fan shroud on, have you changed to a light-weight 5-6 blade fan, added an electric fan, or have you had your radiator modified?
I've had my 289 rebuilt and have a new 3 core radiator and hoses. After driving, the overflow hose at the top spits out about a pint of fluid but I've only driven the car twice. Will my radiator find a "happy place" with the fluid level, or should I put on a reservoir? The temp doesn't get above half-way so it's not overheating just spits a bit.
I've also been told that the mustang radiators have always had over-heating issues and I'm concerned come the 98 degree summer days.
A friend told me that he had cooling issues in his old mustang and some old parts guy told him to have a radiator shop change the top of the radiator by moving the hose on the top to the right side of the radiator. This then causes the fluid to circulate through the entire radiator to maximize cooling.
Right now with the stock set-up, in and out are on the same side of the radiator, therefore the fluid is not forced to go through the entire radiator and is NOT maximizing the cooling effects.
My friend had his radiator changed and never had another cooling problem with his mustang.
Makes sense in theory. Any other suggestions or comments? Sorry for the long post.
Ron
I've had my 289 rebuilt and have a new 3 core radiator and hoses. After driving, the overflow hose at the top spits out about a pint of fluid but I've only driven the car twice. Will my radiator find a "happy place" with the fluid level, or should I put on a reservoir? The temp doesn't get above half-way so it's not overheating just spits a bit.
I've also been told that the mustang radiators have always had over-heating issues and I'm concerned come the 98 degree summer days.
A friend told me that he had cooling issues in his old mustang and some old parts guy told him to have a radiator shop change the top of the radiator by moving the hose on the top to the right side of the radiator. This then causes the fluid to circulate through the entire radiator to maximize cooling.
Right now with the stock set-up, in and out are on the same side of the radiator, therefore the fluid is not forced to go through the entire radiator and is NOT maximizing the cooling effects.
My friend had his radiator changed and never had another cooling problem with his mustang.
Makes sense in theory. Any other suggestions or comments? Sorry for the long post.
Ron