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russcc · 10-24-2015, 08:01 AM

Need some suggestions for cleaning excess solder and flux residue of this original '40 radiator brass top tank. I don't want to paint the top tank.
Thank you Fordbarners. Please see photos.

hotrodA · 10-24-2015, 08:53 AM

A Scotchbrite twistlok on a 90° air tool worked for me.

19Fordy · 10-24-2015, 09:14 AM

That's a great idea. Be sure and stay away from the seams.

tubman · 10-24-2015, 10:24 AM

I would be careful, as that looks like it may be a repair job that could be compromised by removing too much. I don't think it came that way from the factory.

SofaKing · 10-24-2015, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrodA

A Scotchbrite twistlok on a 90° air tool worked for me.

x2- use one with fine grit if you plan to polish the top tank, minimizes the scratches.

Kube · 10-24-2015, 05:25 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by russcc

Need some suggestions for cleaning excess solder and flux residue of this original '40 radiator brass top tank. I don't want to paint the top tank.
Thank you Fordbarners. Please see photos.

What '40 radiator?

19Fordy · 10-24-2015, 05:33 PM

Kube, That's the special order 40 radiator with the centered "top fill" and heavy duty top tank that did not have a split core. It is very rare. Just kidding.

Floyd · 10-24-2015, 05:34 PM

More like 41 (?)

Kube · 10-24-2015, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

Kube, That's the special order 40 radiator with the centered "top fill" and heavy duty top tank that did not have a split core. It is very rare. Just kidding.

I have heard of those. Must be rare.

fordor41 · 10-24-2015, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Floyd

More like 41 (?)

My '41 was similar except the front corners and core were angled off at a 45 degree angle, all the way top to bottom

Kube · 10-25-2015, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Floyd

More like 41 (?)

1941 also used a split core design. I was just having some fun initially - attempting to point out this is not a '40 radiator. It appears to be a much later "service" part.

Bluebell · 10-25-2015, 02:09 PM

It looks like it needs a repair at the rad. shop first. Isn't the side plate detached?
Is the radiator a Canadian military pattern one?

10-24-2015, 08:53 AM	#2
hotrodA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rogersville, TN Posts: 803	Re: '40 radiator, clean excess flux residue/solder off tank. A Scotchbrite twistlok on a 90° air tool worked for me.

10-24-2015, 09:14 AM	#3
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 11,017	Re: '40 radiator, clean excess flux residue/solder off tank. That's a great idea. Be sure and stay away from the seams.

10-24-2015, 10:24 AM	#4
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,423	Re: '40 radiator, clean excess flux residue/solder off tank. I would be careful, as that looks like it may be a repair job that could be compromised by removing too much. I don't think it came that way from the factory.

10-24-2015, 05:33 PM	#7
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 11,017	Re: '40 radiator, clean excess flux residue/solder off tank. Kube, That's the special order 40 radiator with the centered "top fill" and heavy duty top tank that did not have a split core. It is very rare. Just kidding.

10-24-2015, 05:34 PM	#8
Floyd Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 472	Re: '40 radiator, clean excess flux residue/solder off tank. More like 41 (?)

10-25-2015, 02:09 PM	#12
Bluebell Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 726	Re: '40 radiator, clean excess flux residue/solder off tank. It looks like it needs a repair at the rad. shop first. Isn't the side plate detached? Is the radiator a Canadian military pattern one?