The 1942 Fargo FL2 Pickup has 22 cooling system parts with verified fitment on this page — 4 part types and 9 brands, covering the 3.6L 218cid L6 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1942 Fargo FL2 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. 21 parts of the 22 listed are Coolant / Antifreeze (11 parts), Radiator Hose (7 parts) and Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal (3 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.
The 1942 Fargo FL2 Pickup came with a single engine, the 3.6L 218cid L6, and every part is verified against it.
9 brands supply cooling system parts for the 1942 Fargo FL2 Pickup, led by PEAK (7 parts), ACDELCO (4 parts) and GATES (4 parts), plus 6 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Economy and Premium.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1942 Fargo FL2 Pickup. 5 parts have it, including VALVOLINE 719009 (Coolant / Antifreeze) and ACDELCO 31637 (Radiator Hose). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Coolant / Antifreeze
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Popular | 719009 | 🇨🇦 CA | Multi-Vehicle Yellow1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK | BQA1GAL | 🇨🇦 CA | Blue Mountain Long LifeAll Vehicle | View on Amazon |
Heavy Duty
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE | AFC12100 | 🇨🇦 CA | Command Nitrite Free Extended Life CoolantYellow Nitrite Free OAT | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEAK | PKP1GAL | 🇨🇦 CA | All Vehicles Antifreeze1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK | PXA1GAL | 🇨🇦 CA | 1 GallonGlobal Lifetime | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Popular | GREEN5050GAL | 🇨🇦 CA | Low Silicate Blend1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Popular | AF3300 | 🇨🇦 CA | Prime Conventional Green 1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK | BMA1GAL | 🇨🇦 CA | Blue Mountain Conventional Green1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK | RUA1GAL | 🇨🇦 CA | Conventional Green1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK | FFA1GAL | 🇨🇦 CA | Full Force Conventional Green1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK | SEP1GAL | 🇨🇦 CA | Sierra Conventional Green Concentrate Low Toxic Option1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
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.
11 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 1942 Fargo FL2 Pickup, from PEAK, PRESTONE, VALVOLINE and 1 other brand. VALVOLINE 719009 carries the "Popular" badge.
In the Economy grade, VALVOLINE and PEAK supply 2 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is VALVOLINE 719009.
The Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — rated for severe service. PRESTONE AFC12100 is listed in this group.
The Premium section lists 2 options from PEAK — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. PEAK PKP1GAL is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section lists 6 options from PEAK, FVP and PRESTONE — built to original-equipment specification. FVP GREEN5050GAL is listed in this group.
Radiator Hose
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Popular | 31637 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold / ProfessionalFlexible | View on Amazon |
| GATES Popular | 25478 | 🇨🇦 CA | Flexible | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO | 31740 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold / ProfessionalFlexible | View on Amazon |
| GATES | 26603 | 🇨🇦 CA | Flexible (Heavy-Duty) | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO | 20001S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Professional / GoldMolded | View on Amazon |
| GATES | 20121 | 🇨🇦 CA | Molded | View on Amazon |
Universal Hose (Straight, Bulk)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO | 31009 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold / ProfessionalStraight | View on Amazon |
This table covers the upper, lower and connecting hoses between radiator, engine and reservoir. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle.
7 Radiator Hose parts for the 1942 Fargo FL2 Pickup come from 2 brands — ACDELCO and GATES. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO 31637.
The Economy section: 4 options from ACDELCO and GATES. ACDELCO 31637 is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from ACDELCO and GATES. A representative part number is ACDELCO 20001S.
In the Universal Hose (Straight, Bulk) grade, ACDELCO supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Universal Hose (Straight, Bulk)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is ACDELCO 31009.
Listed part numbers: ACDELCO 31637, GATES 25478 and ACDELCO 31740, plus the other parts above.
Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO | 35063 | 🇨🇦 CA | 2-1/2 (In) Inside DiameterWater Outlet Seal | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE | C24109 | 🇨🇦 CA | PaperUniversal Type | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ | 711353100 | 🇨🇦 CA | 2-1/2 IN I.D.with 2 Bolt Holes | View on Amazon |
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.
3 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 1942 Fargo FL2 Pickup, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.
This group includes FEL-PRO 35063, MAHLE / CLEVITE C24109 and VICTOR REINZ 711353100.
Water Pump
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATES | 42554 | 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off.
This group shows a single part: GATES 42554.
Buying Cooling System Parts for a 1942 Fargo FL2 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 3.6L 218cid 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 Radiator Hose .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cooling system parts fit the 1942 Fargo FL2 Pickup?
Our catalog currently lists 22 cooling system parts for the 1942 Fargo FL2 Pickup across 4 subcategories and 9 brands, covering the 3.6L 218cid L6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of cooling system problems on a 1942 Fargo FL2 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 1942 Fargo FL2 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 1942 Fargo FL2 Pickup?
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.6L 218cid 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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