Cooling Heating Early Bird

Adding a Coolant Recovery Tank

• Author: Jim Dawson
• Year: 2013
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 58

Warning Long Life Antifreeze impacts and classic automobile recommendations

• Author: Dave Stegman
• Year: 2013
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 44

Heater Control Valve #18495 – Out of Stock – Alternatives and Installation Instructions

• Author: Jim Dawson
• Year: 2013
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 57

Electric Fan Installation

• Author: Jim Dinunzio
• Year: 2012
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 51

Engine coolant flush

• Author: Jim Dinunzio
• Year: 2011
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 37

Engine overheating

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 2011
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 37

Vaccuum Heater Control

• Author: Jim Dinunzio
• Year: 2009
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 51

1955 Water Pump and Overheating Questions

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 2009
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 50

Radiator

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2009
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 52

Thermostats

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2008
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 51

Overheating Resolved on ’57 ‘Bird

• Author: Steve Menke
• Year: 2008
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 49

1957 T-Bird Cooling System Pressure Problem

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2005
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 53

1955 Overheating

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 2005
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 51

56 Fan Blade

• Author: Jim Dinunzio
• Year: 2005
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 40

Water Pump Test Results

• Author: Jim Brown
• Year: 2005
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 25

Water Pump Modification Update

• Author: John H ‘Jack’ Ralph
• Year: 2005
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 39

Heater Gasket # 18570 installation

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2005
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 51

Simple Water Pump Modification to Prevent Overheating

• Author: John H ‘Jack’ Ralph
• Year: 2005
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 47

1957 Fan

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2004
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 44

Change Antifreeze

• Author: Old Cars Weekly
• Year: 2002
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 50

Authenticity – radiator frame color question

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2001
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 59

Authenticity – 1956 restoration

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2001
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 42

Authenticity – hot engine problems

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 2001
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 38

Some like it hot

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 2001
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 38

Think Spring tech tips

• Author: Bill Gill
• Year: 2001
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 29

Overheating solutions

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 2000
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 44

Is your cooling system leaking

• Author: Old Cars
• Year: 2000
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 43

Small hose fixes

• Author: Old Cars
• Year: 2000
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 45

New air condition hoses

• Author: Old Cars
• Year: 2000
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 44

Biennial ‘flush ‘n fills’ help prevent heater problems

• Author: Old Cars
• Year: 2000
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 40

Inexpensive digital temperature readout

• Author: Norm Brinkmeyer
• Year: 2000
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 41

The ultimate cooling system for your 55-57 Thunderbird

• Author: Norm Brinkmeyer
• Year: 1999
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 44

How not to be left at the side of the road

• Author: Jay Raine
• Year: 1999
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 34

Hidden problem hiding inside radiator and heater hoses

• Author: Old Cars
• Year: 1999
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 46

Spacer shims and baffle to help reduce heat

• Author: Johnny Brooks
• Year: 1999
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 54

Radiator hose replacement tips

• Author: Old Cars
• Year: 1999
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 47

Six bladed radiator fan or the original four bladed fan

• Author: John Dainotto
• Year: 1999
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 49

Overheating problems

• Author: William Crowell-Davis
• Year: 1998
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 32

Cooling fan

• Author: Gary Croan
• Year: 1998
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 48

Anti-freeze facts

• Author: Rich Armostrong
• Year: 1997
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 52

Authenticity – radiator tag

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 1997
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 49

What degree thermostat to use

• Author: Dick Flynn
• Year: 1997
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 34

Wash your seat belts – cosmetic radiator repair with bondo

• Author: Bill Hunter
• Year: 1997
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 19

Refrigerant clarification

• Author: John Bush
• Year: 1997
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 19

Straightening radiator fittings

• Author: Lou Maulden
• Year: 1997
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 43

Cooling system tips

• Author: D. Stern & M. Reed
• Year: 1996
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 52

Air conditioning for your Thunderbird

• Author: Tye Ouzounian
• Year: 1996
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 34

What no heat

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1996
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 39

Coolant may not be for older cars

• Author: Dick Flynn
• Year: 1996
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 39

What degree thermostat to use

• Author: Dick Flynn
• Year: 1996
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 38

Stop oil and water leaks before they start

• Author: Dick Flynn
• Year: 1995
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 42

Psst-want to buy some freon – black market

• Author: Orange County Register
• Year: 1995
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 15

Psst–want to buy some freon

• Author: Julie Halpert
• Year: 1995
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 15

Radiator repair

• Author: Dick Stern
• Year: 1995
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 51

Cool running-share and share alike

• Author: Elizabeth Cook
• Year: 1995
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 48

Auto air conditioning – use it or lose it

• Author: Pony Tales
• Year: 1995
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 47

Auto air conditioning – use it or lose it

• Author: Golden Empire Mustang
• Year: 1995
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 47

Automotive refrigerant issues fact sheet

• Author: Pyroil Performance
• Year: 1994
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 46

Freon-based air conditioners

• Author: Charles Slack
• Year: 1994
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 40

Heater tune-up

• Author: Jay Raine
• Year: 1993
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 56

Freon and air conditioning

• Author: Dennis Baetz
• Year: 1993
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 25

Staying cool

• Author: B.B. McCurdy
• Year: 1992
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 14

Discussion on cooling heats up

• Author: Bill Abate and J Crider
• Year: 1992
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 37

Engine coolant

• Author: Wally Nejedlo
• Year: 1992
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 51

Keeping your cool

• Author: Walter Heinecke
• Year: 1992
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 21

Why you should run a thermostat

• Author: Jim Crider
• Year: 1992
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 19

Ruptured heater core

• Author: Popular Mechanics
• Year: 1992
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 44

How hot is hot

• Author: Bill Abate
• Year: 1992
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 22

Radiator basics

• Author: Darrell Mountjoy
• Year: 1992
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 35

Does your heater heat

• Author: Bob Lukens
• Year: 1992
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 32

Anti-freeze

• Author: Old Cars News
• Year: 1991
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 20

Keeping that Thunderbird cool

• Author: Roger Hayes
• Year: 1991
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 26

Solution for early bird overheating problems

• Author: Joe Carranza
• Year: 1990
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 23

1957 12-volt radiator fan

• Author: Jack Friedman
• Year: 1990
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 23

AC condenser location

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1989
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 46

Overheating – additional tips for parade driving

• Author: Tim Campbell
• Year: 1989
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 29

AC condenser cuts off air to the radiator

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1989
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 45

Replacing fan belts or radiator hoses

• Author: Wally Nejedlo
• Year: 1989
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 29

Speedometer head went bad – trouble keeping car cool

• Author: Richard Peterson
• Year: 1988
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 42

Follow-up tech tip on overheating

• Author: Charlie Henry
• Year: 1987
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 15

Have you lost your cool

• Author: Jack Jordan
• Year: 1987
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 19

Problems keeping my 1955 T-Bird cool

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1986
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 32

Thermostat housing bypass tube and water pump adapter tube repair

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1986
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 30

Overheating problem on my 1955

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1985
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 37

Water pump impeller

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1984
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 19

Replacement cork for air cleaner

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1983
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 25

3 row versus 4 row radiator

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1983
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 28

Overheating due to faulty exhaust manifold heat control valve

• Author: John Lane
• Year: 1982
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 33

Overheating problems & cures, recap

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1982
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 22

Hard starting due to overheating

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1982
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 22

Mix-up on heater decals from CTCI

• Author: Editor
• Year: 1982
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 8

Hot weather driving tips

• Author: Auto Club So Calif
• Year: 1982
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 19

Modifications to improve cooling

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1981
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 27

D versus E engine temperatures

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1981
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 27

Heater addition

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1981
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 26

Overheating in Florida’s hot weather

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1981
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 25

Good luck even with air conditioning

• Author: Tommy Brooks
• Year: 1980
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 18

Discussion of overheating

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1980
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 28

Overheating

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1980
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 26

Thermostat housing to water pump hose finish

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1979
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 25

Radiator overflow tube routing

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 1979
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 11

Authenticity – Radiator overflow tube routing

• Author: Gil Baumgartner
• Year: 1979
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 11

Keeping your Thunderbird cool

• Author: William Crowell-Davis
• Year: 1979
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 21

Cooling, baffle plate

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1978
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 37

Cooling baffle plate

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1978
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 37

Cooling baffle plate

• Author: Philip Schnering
• Year: 1978
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 34

Cooling, baffle plate

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1978
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 34

Cooling baffle plate

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1978
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 34

Cooling, baffle plate

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1978
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 34

Cooling baffle plate

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1978
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 34

Have you lost your cool?

• Author: Jack Jordan
• Year: 1977
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 19

Help your hot car

• Author: G Gwaltney
• Year: 1977
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 28

Overheating baffle plate 1955

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1977
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 22

Cooling Part II

• Author: Charlie Henry
• Year: 1977
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 6

Cooling system

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1977
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 33

Engine heat problems

• Author: Barry Thomas
• Year: 1977
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 31

Cooling Part I

• Author: Charlie Henry
• Year: 1977
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 9

Fan clutch used with air conditioning

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1976
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 42

Fan clutch assembly number

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1976
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 42

Fan, clutch assembly number

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1976
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 42

Fan

• Author: Dan Deane
• Year: 1976
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 33

More on Keeping Your Cool

• Author: Virgil Martin
• Year: 1976
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 26

Radiator cooling

• Author: Ted Otcasek
• Year: 1976
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 6

Water pump problems

• Author: Don Hyde
• Year: 1975
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 33

Cooling 1957

• Author: Ron Dow
• Year: 1975
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 22

Clean radiator overflow tube

• Author: Gary Noyes
• Year: 1975
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 12

Tapping thermostat housing threads

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1974
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 16

Water pump extension for fan

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1974
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 11

Fan, water pump extension

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1974
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 11

Fan water pump extension for

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1974
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 11

Fan, three-blade chrome

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1974
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 23

Fan 3 blade chrome

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1974
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 23

Overheating problems

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1974
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 21

Fan assembly 312 engine 1957

• Author: Ford Service Letter
• Year: 1973
• Issue: Nov/Dec
• Page: 36

Wandering temperature gauge

• Author: J.G. Sketoe
• Year: 1973
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 42

Correction to heat problem

• Author: Charlie Henry
• Year: 1973
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 32

Original hose clamps on 1955

• Author: (no author listed)
• Year: 1973
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 34

Water pump baffles

• Author: Art Marr
• Year: 1972
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 35

Solving the overheating problem

• Author: (no author listed)
• Year: 1972
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 27

Five bladed fan

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1969
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 5

Correct head gasket installation necessary for good cooling

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1969
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 15

Engine overheating

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1969
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 14

Engine overheating

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1968
• Issue: May/Jun
• Page: 9

Overheating – thermostat

• Author: Paul Hudgins
• Year: 1968
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 2

Repair overheating

• Author: W. Wurzbach
• Year: 1965
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 2

Five blade fan exchange

• Author: Don Gridley
• Year: 1965
• Issue: Sep/Oct
• Page: 2

Fan failures

• Author: Conrad Lowrey
• Year: 1965
• Issue: Mar/Apr
• Page: 2

Cracked fan blades

• Author: Maude French
• Year: 1965
• Issue: Jan/Feb
• Page: 3

Summer driving

• Author: Skip Riggs
• Year: 1963
• Issue: Jul/Aug
• Page: 4