Engine Cooling System Care - Ford Falcon 1961 Owner's Manual

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM CARE
Your Falcon's engine cooling system needs more
maintenance than just an occasional filling with
water to keep it operating properly.
Frequently, and particularly after you've driven for
considerable distances at high speeds, check the
front of the radiator for bugs, leaves, papers, etc.,
that might restrict the flow of air through the radi-
ator and cause overheating. These obstructions can
easily be flushed out by spraying cold water from
a hose through the rea r of the radiator.
Check fo r leaks in the radiator and at the hoses, and
have them fi xed immediately. Cracked and leaky
hoses should be replaced. The fan belt should be
replaced if it is frayed or otherwise worn.
Drain the cooling system at least twice a yea r,
preferably just before summer and winter. Complete
draining means opening the drains at the bottom of
the radiator and on the engine cylinder block.
Discard the anti-freeze that was used during the
winter. If the drained coolant is very dirty, clean
the system with FoMoCo Regular or Heavy-Duty
Cooling System Cleanser.
Permanent-type anti-freeze is recommended for
cold -weather protection of your Falcon 's cooling
system. However, if you intend to use alcohol or a
methanol-type anti -freeze, then you must have the
standard high-temperature thermostat replaced
with one rated for lower cooling system tempera -
tures. Don't mix permanent-type anti-freeze with
the methanol type.
Your Ford Dealer can give your Falcon complete
year-round cooling system service to prevent
trouble before it starts.
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