1948 F-6 Engine question
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1948 F-6 Engine question
My 1948 F-6 has a flat 6,
I can't find any info on the engine? I'm in need of the radiator capacity. I have the shop and owners manual and can't find it.
Any links or info is much appreciated.
I can't find any info on the engine? I'm in need of the radiator capacity. I have the shop and owners manual and can't find it.
Any links or info is much appreciated.
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Can you tell if the radiator is stock?
Also, my shop manual; Ford 1942-1948 Shop Manual, doesn't have page numbers, just section letters?? A-T
Also, do you have any info on the flat 6? Thanx.
Also, my shop manual; Ford 1942-1948 Shop Manual, doesn't have page numbers, just section letters?? A-T
Also, do you have any info on the flat 6? Thanx.
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logo stamped in the top tank of the radiator.
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Thanx for all the information. The manual I bought is the Ford 1942-1948 Mercury Shop Manual Service Handbook. Where do I get just the truck manual? That probably makes more sense to have sense I thought 1948 (to 1952) was a change in the f-6?
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Your radiator and engine look exactly like mine.......original, that would be a 20 quart system
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The 42-48 Shop Manual is a poor document - really a mashup from various sources. Look on Amazon or eBay, for the correct 1949-1952 Ford Truck Shop Manual. As your '48 is a Bonus Built design (first post war models), the info will all apply.
Amazon.com: 1949-1952 ford truck shop manual
Amazon.com: 1949-1952 ford truck shop manual
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The 42-48 Shop Manual is a poor document - really a mashup from various sources. Look on Amazon or eBay, for the correct 1949-1952 Ford Truck Shop Manual. As your '48 is a Bonus Built design (first post war models), the info will all apply.
Amazon.com: 1949-1952 ford truck shop manual
Amazon.com: 1949-1952 ford truck shop manual
Try this one.
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Great thanx for the link. I just received the radiator cap I ordered form Dennis Carpenter and I don't think it is the correct one. part 41A-8100. It looks like the last one I bought, too big? This radiator is 2 inches, not 2 3/4??? Ideas?
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Here's a pic of my stock cap (someone painted it black). It's a 4 pound cap (notice the "4" stamped on the right wing). It measures 2 3/4" diameter.
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Well I went ahead on the LMC website and ordered both radiator caps since my radiator on my 1948 appears to look more like the $3.95 cap. The good news is they are very affordable, shipping was more than both caps.
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