Model A Engine Coolant

[Hal Thompson]

I have a 1930 coupe which I haven't cranked in a while, and want to start it up to see how it runs.  I am reassembling the radiator system (the coolant was drained a while ago), and I just want to fill the system with water (and no antifreeze) for this test run.  Does anyone know if I can drain enough of the water from the engine after the run to prevent any possible freezing damage to the engine later in the year?

[Frknapp3]

Why not completely drain the system?

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On May 30, 2018, at 2:51 PM, Hal Thompson <tomc...@gmail.com> wrote:

I have a 1930 coupe which I haven't cranked in a while, and want to start it up to see how it runs.  I am reassembling the radiator system (the coolant was drained a while ago), and I just want to fill the system with water (and no antifreeze) for this test run.  Does anyone know if I can drain enough of the water from the engine after the run to prevent any possible freezing damage to the engine later in the year?

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[Hal Davis]

I think he is asking if he drains the system, does all the water come out or will there be enough residual water in the system to cause a problem if it were to freeze. I think it will be fine. 

[Frknapp3]

Gotha! I agree 

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[Hal]

I plan to drain everything. I wonder if the engine cooling cavities will retain water and freeze and damage the engine?

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All liquid will be removed when you drain the radiator !

 

 

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[mvanbeuren]

It shouldn't, but you can just put a little anti freeze in it, if you are consered about it.

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