1959 Fargo F100 Pickup Cooling System Parts

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. Read more

16 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 1959 Fargo F100 Pickup come from 4 brands — PEAK, PRESTONE, FVP and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. Every part fits both the 4.1L 251cid L6 and the 5.1L 313cid V8.

In the Compatible With All Colors grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3055.

The Economy section lists 4 options from FVP, PRESTONE, PEAK and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.

In the Heavy Duty grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: rated for severe service. A representative part number is PRESTONE AFC12100.

In the Premium grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 4 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.

In the Standard Replacement grade, PEAK, PRESTONE and FVP supply 6 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3300.

This table covers the hard pipes and extra hoses in the coolant circuit. Read more

2 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 1959 Fargo F100 Pickup come from 2 brands — ACDELCO and GATES.

Part numbers include ACDELCO 14211S and GATES 20618.

This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system. Read more

This group shows a single part: MOTORAD 3003.

This table covers the caps that hold system pressure at the radiator or reservoir neck. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

11 Radiator Cap parts for the 1959 Fargo F100 Pickup come from 4 brands — MOTORAD, GATES, SKP and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is GATES 31508. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 9 are engine-specific.

In the Locking Replacement grade, MOTORAD, GATES and SKP supply 4 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is GATES 31508.

Standard Replacement: 7 parts, from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 1 other brand. A representative part number is MOTORAD T7.

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. Read more

9 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 1959 Fargo F100 Pickup, from ACDELCO and GATES. GATES 25476 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 6 parts, from GATES and ACDELCO. A representative part number is GATES 25476.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from GATES and ACDELCO. GATES 20386 is listed in this group.

The Universal Hose (Straight, Bulk) section lists 1 option from ACDELCO — grouped under the catalog's "Universal Hose (Straight, Bulk)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. ACDELCO 31007 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include GATES 25476, ACDELCO 31703 and ACDELCO 31635, among others listed above.

This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part. Read more

GATES supplies the 3 Thermostat parts for the 1959 Fargo F100 Pickup.

Part numbers include GATES 33036, GATES 33038 and GATES 33039.

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. Read more

3 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 1959 Fargo F100 Pickup come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, GATES and VICTOR REINZ. Every part fits both the 4.1L 251cid L6 and the 5.1L 313cid V8.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 35063, GATES 33625 and VICTOR REINZ 711353100.

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. Read more

GATES supplies both parts for the 1959 Fargo F100 Pickup.

Part numbers include GATES 42554 and GATES 43030.

This table covers the gaskets between the water pump and the block or housing. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

3 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 1959 Fargo F100 Pickup come from 2 brands — VICTOR REINZ and FEL-PRO.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 6584, VICTOR REINZ 711407900 and VICTOR REINZ 711466700.