What is the capacity of the 55 Tbird radiator.  Radiator only.  Getting ready to refill system.  Thanks.

I just  fill it up to a little over the top of the core with 50/50 water/antifreeze. 


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

Please don't fall for the premix 50/50 deal. You pay as much or more for 1/2 water. If you want to be sure premix in a bucket at 50/50 and save the money.



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Manchester, New Hampshire

Use distilled water if you mix your own, let it go through a few heat cycles to get all the air pockets out and refill as needed. Leave it about an inch from the top of the tank for expansion. 

It took 1 gal. of concentrate and 1 gal.  of distilled water.  

I agree 100%  mix your own.





54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

Unless you are in an area where you need the cold weather protection from freezing, I would suggest a 1/3 long life coolant and 2/3 distilled water.  The engines in many of these cars tend to run warm.  the 1/3 coolant is enough to inhibit rust while the higher concentration of water will dissipate heat better.  Water transfers heat to the radiator better than coolant.  Just my humble opinion.