Ford Model A Radiators, how do they work? How to drain & refill coolant 2 ways, Paul Shinn assisted! 

Well done! Good explanations. And at the end, you showed how to add just enough water to cover the top fins of the radiator and leave room for expansion!

You two make one heck of a team !!! I appreciate your commitment to help and educate several of us to keep the rolling pieces of Ford history on the road. Thanks for being genuine.

Thanks 'T' as owner of a 31 only this year I had wondered why the coolant always appeared to go down after I topped it up, but it was just founding its own level. Not a leak at all.

FYI I ran Evapo Rust in my model A and in a few days drained it and flushed it clean worked great.

Welp, thought I'd learn nothing but decided to watch anyway. Turns out I never knew about the splash pans so very interesting! Thank you again.

We’re all so lucky you both have the knowledge of these old machines and are willing to share it. 😊 Thanks for the video friends. Happy Thanksgiving to you all.

I also understand the splash guards help in cooling the motor!

Splash pans are important as you drive the air is directed through the grill and not out the bottom.

You guys never fail to inform and entertain. Happy Thanksgiving to you both.

Thanks again Model T. I just had to remove the radiator from my 29 to repair a pin hole leak that I caused installing the new alternator. I was thinking Paul & Tina should make a video on this...LOL Happy🦃🦃

Antifreeze will help keep your water pump lubricated prevent rust and help run a little cooler

More kitties! Show more kitties! I'm a sucker for critters; especially cats.

Very informative. I find that a standard kitchen bucket will fit under the splash pan, holds all 3 gallons, and is easier to pour from. Also, I like your choice of fuse. Safer than the bolt-on contraptions sold by the suppliers, which can short.

Here;s a tip: Dad taught me to put diesel fuel in the rad to stop rust. cup for your A pint for car 1 gallon for big trucks. Just remember you did it and not fear a blown head gasket. This works well so well in fact after a year open to air there was no rust. Dad was a fleet diesel mechanic.

Good info, I didn't know about the drain pans or the petcocks on the pipe going to the engine block. Always enjoy you two and how you interact with each other. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, stay safe and have a great day.

I bought my car because my mother drove them when she was young. They were $50 cars back then. And she always wanted another one. And that rubbed up on me. So now I have a 31 coupe

Excellent, educational, and entertaining. Enjoyed this as all of your videos.

Thanks Tina. Now i know i over filled mine!

A boo boo by Paul lead to a new radiator in Stella 💕🤙🏽

Great entertainment from the Tina and Paul duo.Bent my pans back into shape and did the best I could without purchasing new ones,ahh they work.Love that you spend the time introducing everyone to different projects,that eventually we'll all deal with.Thank you so much for the time you both put into you crazy schedules.Lorraine and I wish you both a great Thanksgiving with family and friends.Be safe and enjoy,love you guys! P.S.LOVE YOUR CATS.THANKS

Model T, I've never heard the term, radiator juices, before. Given this video was released the day before Thanksgiving, I think saying radiator juices indicates that you have cooking on your mind. Hahahaha! Happy Thanksgiving, Shinn's. God bless.

Coolant does not cool that's why you need the 50/50 mix. Coolant is a rust inhibitor, antifreeze and provides some lubrication. If you run 100% coolant you can overheat your engine because it's not good at taking on the BTU"S needed to cool the engine. You need the water to absorb the BTU's from the engine block and this is why they run a 50/50 mixture. Besides low octane fuel If a engine is over heating one of the first things you will hear is pinging which is predetonation and can damage a piston. Good luck, and thanks for the video, Mike

Happy Thanksgiving!

Great video, Tina! Happy Thanksgiving to you and Paul!

Mea culpa...while working under hood on my wife's versa, I dropped a bolt. I looked and looked; never did find it! Well let me tell you, when the electric fan came on it found the bolt. Doom on me...oh, well! That's the story of how I bought a new radiator for the Versa.

Have a happy Thanksgiving with family and friends! And critters too!

The petcock is in a better location and easier to turn the ones on 70’s cars. They were on the tanks on the ends of radiators.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and Paul! Thanks for all the videos you all produce that gives me so much viewing pleasure!

Love your videos, love you guys🙏🏼💕 Happy Thanksgiving!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Very informative and cool video. Being that Paul has his car so pristine I wonder why he doesn’t have the splash pans in it. They seem to be quite convenient. Happy Thanksgiving guys!

Thankyou

Model T I had a pro mechanic explaine to me how a radiator works.. He told me that the air going through the radiator makes the water hot ! and the engine cools the water off ! he was serious and A.S.C. certified ? Happy Thanksgiving to you both.

Good information. Have a great Thanksgiving

Thanks! Have great Thanksgiving ! Enjoying your video’s

What does Paul think of Evans waterless cooling fluid?

I would have been very surprised if you had been able to complete this entire video without having to do a bathroom break! 😯 Happy Thanksgiving to you both.

Another great video..... With cats I'd bet you have an old litter box around that's what I use. Also, I know it isn't a pressurized system, but is there any actual sealing with the cap or is it vented to atmosphere? If sealing, then may I respectfully point out that it would probably drain faster with the cap off. Keep the videos coming!!

Model T & Paul, perfect timing for this video. I started draining and flushing my 400, the radiator has a grease build up around the neck from years of over packing the water pump. I’ve put some vinegar in it and flushed, another person said to put in 2 Tablespoons of dawn liquid detergent and run the car for a few minutes? I’ll start this over the weekend. You are teasing us with a giveaway? Haven’t tackled the timing for the 400? One item at a time, just discovered that the E brake rods are missing from the car? Surprise surprise, any location for replacements? Hope you and Family Have a Blessed Thanksgiving.

Audio volume is a bit low. Happy Thanksgiving, feliz día de Acción de Gracias

Happy Thanksgiving !!!

The coolant has a lubricant for the water pump.

Good video. My grandmother said they heated the water on the stove a little in those pre antifreeze days. Yep...have to pee.

I've noticed that there is no thermostat. so because of this fact, how long does it take these engines to reach final running temp? I know with newer cars, they say that the running temp should be reached as soon as possible. So, when did ford include a thermostat in their cars? Paul, don't eat too much or you'll have to raise the cars higher to go crawl under them. haha

Mode T you are using Paul favreat tool!!!! in big train diesel locomotive some of them just use water. for coolent.

Remind me not to have any of Model T's broth. Hahaha!

Is any “All make” antifreeze good to use? I have 30a standard coupe. Grandpas first car. Was found and restored when i was young. Been trying to find good info about these cars. Your videos are fantastic! Follow up ?, 91 octane or 87 non-ethanol?

We live in California, and are curious what type of coolant we should add to our 1929 model A since it doesn’t really freeze much here

Have you considered using Evan’s waterless coolant?

What are your thoughts on back flushing? Or running a radiator flush? I can run at 40 no problem. I push to 50 and overheat. Is that a natural limit? Clogged radiator? Water pump limit? Just trying to figure it out. Thanks.

40 horsepower + 1 catpower.

How long does it take to drain the radiator? Mine seems to take 2-3 hours, and I'm not sure if that is normal or if there's some blockage going on. I'm on a second vinegar soak to get so many years worth of rust out. Hoping it won't overheat anymore.

A friend never added antifreeze to his radiator and because of electrolysis it chewed up his impellers on his water pump. This lead to his car overheating and a crack head 🤦🏽

Teach Paul how to do subtitles.

Happy Thanksgiving!