1940 Fargo FJ1 Pickup Cooling System Parts

Engine:
3.3L 201cid L6

The 1940 Fargo FJ1 Pickup has 13 cooling system parts with verified fitment on this page — 2 part types and 6 brands, covering the 3.3L 201cid L6 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.

On the 1940 Fargo FJ1 Pickup, the cooling system system keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses. All 13 listed parts are Coolant / Antifreeze (11 parts) and Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal (2 parts).

Coolant / Antifreeze

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
VALVOLINE Popular 719009
🇺🇸 US
Multi-Vehicle Yellow1 Gallon
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PEAK BQA1GAL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Blue Mountain Long LifeAll Vehicle
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Blue Mountain Long LifeAll Vehicle1 Gallon
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Heavy Duty

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
PRESTONE AFC12100
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Command Nitrite Free Extended Life CoolantYellow Nitrite Free OAT
Fitment notes — PRESTONE AFC12100
Command Nitrite Free Extended Life CoolantYellow Nitrite Free OAT1 GAL Ready To Use 50/50
Heavy Duty & Mixed Fleet Nitrite Free Extended Life CoolantYellow Fluid Class 1 - 8
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Premium

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
PEAK PKP1GAL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
All Vehicles Antifreeze1 Gallon
Fitment notes — PEAK PKP1GAL
All Vehicles Antifreeze1 GallonPREMIUM1 GALLON10X MORE SCALE FIGHTING INHIBITORS10 YEAR/300K MILES
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PEAK PXA1GAL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
1 GallonGlobal Lifetime
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FVP Popular GREEN5050GAL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Low Silicate Blend1 Gallon
Fitment notes — FVP GREEN5050GAL
Low Silicate Blend1 GallonGreenIAT
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PRESTONE Popular AF3300
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Prime Conventional Green 1 Gallon
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PEAK BMA1GAL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Blue Mountain Conventional Green1 Gallon
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PEAK RUA1GAL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Conventional Green1 Gallon
Fitment notes — PEAK RUA1GAL
Conventional Green1 GallonBlue MountainConventional GreenOlder Vehicle
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PEAK FFA1GAL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Full Force Conventional Green1 Gallon
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Full Force Conventional Green1 GallonFULL FORCE CONVENTIONAL GREEN 1 Gallon
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PEAK SEP1GAL
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Sierra Conventional Green Concentrate Low Toxic Option1 Gallon
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Sierra Conventional Green Concentrate Low Toxic Option1 GallonPropylene Glycol (PG) Antifreeze1 Gallon
(Type: Concentrated)
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This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator.

Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO 35063
🇺🇸 US
2-1/2 (In) Inside DiameterWater Outlet Seal
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VICTOR REINZ 711353100
🇺🇸 US
2-1/2 IN I.D.with 2 Bolt Holes
Fitment notes — VICTOR REINZ 711353100
2-1/2 IN I.D.with 2 Bolt HolesWater Outlet Seal
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This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Buying Cooling System Parts for a 1940 Fargo FJ1 Pickup

On this vehicle, the cooling system system keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses.

  • Confirm you have the 3.3L 201cid L6 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Coolant / Antifreeze and Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cooling system parts fit the 1940 Fargo FJ1 Pickup?

Our catalog currently lists 13 cooling system parts for the 1940 Fargo FJ1 Pickup across 2 subcategories and 6 brands, covering the 3.3L 201cid L6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of cooling system problems on a 1940 Fargo FJ1 Pickup?

Common symptoms include a rising temperature gauge in traffic, sweet-smelling steam, crusty deposits around hose clamps, or a heater that blows cold. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1940 Fargo FJ1 Pickup was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 1940 Fargo FJ1 Pickup?

Every part on this page is matched to the 3.3L 201cid L6 engine. Then replace coolant with the exact specification the manufacturer calls for — mixing chemistries can gel and block small passages. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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