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Old 01-01-2019, 06:42 PM   #9
Steves46
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Default Re: Radiator Overflow Tube Leak

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Originally Posted by midgetracer View Post
It is common for that tube to rust through. Most originals had steel overflow tubes and in their past life, many were run without the rust prevention of antifreeze or other rust preventers. The cleaning process often removes the rust fron the steel and a leak suddenly appears.
Yes sir-that is my situation. I have been studying my Les Andrews Mechanics Book and will begin the steps necessary to remove the radiator in hopefully the next few days.
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