55 Fargo Posted November 22, 2011 Report Posted November 22, 2011 Anyone happen to know what the cooling system capacity is for a 1955 Dodge truck with 6 cylinder engine. My current set-up, has no heater core, and I am thinking it should be in the 12 to 14 quart capacity without a heater core......thanx Fred Quote
95ttoplt1 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Posted November 22, 2011 Anyone happen to know what the cooling system capacity is for a 1955 Dodge truck with 6 cylinder engine.My current set-up, has no heater core, and I am thinking it should be in the 12 to 14 quart capacity without a heater core......thanx Fred That sounds about right. I think I read 17 quarts for my 53, but it has a heater. Quote
95ttoplt1 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Posted November 22, 2011 http://www.dodgepilothouseclub.org/know/manual/truckmanual_413-421.pdf Says 15qt for your truck Quote
55 Fargo Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Posted November 22, 2011 Thank you, would imagine should deduct 2 quarts for no heater... Quote
Don Coatney Posted November 22, 2011 Report Posted November 22, 2011 Does it matter? Are you going to add 15 quarts and quit or are you going to fill it until it is full? Quote
55 Fargo Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Posted November 22, 2011 Does it matter? Are you going to add 15 quarts and quit or are you going to fill it until it is full? Yah it does matter Don, because to Me its a reference point, ie 15 quart capacity, and if I can only introduce 12.99999 quarts, then I may be looking at having some crud or rust scale build up, just wanting to know the capacity for this particular cooling system. I did do a search, and did try to go to the Pilothouse menu, but could not access anything, Geesh Don have a nice cup of coffee, and enjoy the day.....LOL Quote
Don Coatney Posted November 22, 2011 Report Posted November 22, 2011 Yah it does matter Don, because to Me its a reference point, ie 15 quart capacity, and if I can only introduce 12.99999 quarts, then I may be looking at having some crud or rust scale build up, just wanting to know the capacity for this particular cooling system.I did do a search, and did try to go to the Pilothouse menu, but could not access anything, Geesh Don have a nice cup of coffee, and enjoy the day.....LOL What will you do if it takes 16 quarts? Add some crud or rust scale:rolleyes: Quote
55 Fargo Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Posted November 22, 2011 What will you do if it takes 16 quarts? Add some crud or rust scale:rolleyes: Now Don, my Name may be Billy Tucker not Silly^&^%ker....I get yur point Quote
55 Fargo Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Posted November 22, 2011 Filled system in the volume of 14-15 quarts, as there is no heater installed yet. The engine ran really well for the duration, throttle linkage a bit sticky, but its okay, will cure. that later. I did install a 160 t/stat, engine ran up to 185, then opened, and settled to a nice 160, ran really well, but no higher speed tests yet. The 1 item I need to deal with immediately, my fuel pump bowl took on some rusty sediment, need to clean it out, and add another filter prior to the fuel pump, I will need to drop the tank this spring and clean out, the usual.... Quote
desoto1939 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Posted November 22, 2011 I have been reading that we should not use the extended life antifreeze but should still use the old standard green antifreeze. I spoke with a rep from prestone and he if stated we should not use the extended AF. The regular is still available. I would also suggest that you also put ina a pint can of Radiator Rust inhibutor and water pump lube. This calso is made by GUNK and can be found at NAPA. If in doubt flush the engfine to get rid of the scale and remove the freeze plugs to clean out the crud. I have also added in a product called radiator Relief It helps to lower the internal temp of the water in the radiator. It is very similar to the product Wetter Water. The cost is around 10-12 dollar. Just my two cents but maye 25 cents woth of info. Rich HArtung Desoto1939@aol.com Quote
55 Fargo Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Posted November 22, 2011 I have been reading that we should not use the extended life antifreeze but should still use the old standard green antifreeze. I spoke with a rep from prestone and he if stated we should not use the extended AF. The regular is still available. I would also suggest that you also put ina a pint can of Radiator Rust inhibutor and water pump lube. This calso is made by GUNK and can be found at NAPA. If in doubt flush the engfine to get rid of the scale and remove the freeze plugs to clean out the crud. I have also added in a product called radiator Relief It helps to lower the internal temp of the water in the radiator. It is very similar to the product Wetter Water. The cost is around 10-12 dollar. Just my two cents but maye 25 cents woth of info. Rich HArtung Desoto1939@aol.com Yup, using regular green ethylene glycol, no the GM dexcool stuff, works well for me....BTW, not worried about lowering the engine temp up here this time of the year, maybe in summer, just an added note Quote
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