On the lower radiator pipe, look out for corrosion just in front of or just in back of the petcock.  For one reason or another, this seems to be a favorite place to develop a water leak.  It starts as a pinhole and then turns into something larger.  This was found out when a club member who was returning home from a day trip ruined his engine when all of the water drained out of the engine.  Check the radiator pipe to see if a pinhole is starting to develop in front of the petcock.  You can put a sealing compound on the area and that should take care of the problem.  A stainless steel pipe can be purchased from a Model A parts store for a good replacement.

This article was printed in the June 2006 issue of the “A” Quail Call.